

Rumors, AI, and the 2024 election
Nov 2, 2024
Danielle Lee Thompson, a research manager at the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public, dives into the role of AI and social media in spreading misinformation ahead of the 2024 election. She discusses how financial incentives fuel the rumor mill and the influence of AI-generated content on public perception. Thompson emphasizes the critical need for media literacy and fact-checking, particularly around divisive topics like non-citizen voting. Solutions for bridging the gap between academia and public understanding are also explored.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Misinformation: The Role of the Center for an Informed Public
01:48 • 8min
The Impact of Financial Incentives and AI on Misinformation in Elections
09:58 • 5min
The Truth in the Age of AI Misinformation
15:03 • 6min
Addressing Distrust in Knowledge: Bridging Academia and Public Understanding
20:46 • 4min
The Rumor Mill: Non-Citizen Voting and Election Integrity
25:04 • 8min
Navigating Misinformation Ahead of the 2024 Election
33:03 • 2min