Cynthia Miller-Idris

Tess Owen, a journalist at Wired specializing in online misinformation, joins Yael Eisenstadt, a policy fellow researching election disinformation, and Cynthia Miller-Idris, a director at American University studying extremism. They discuss the rising threat of misinformation post-Election Day, focusing on social media companies' preparations. Topics include the challenge of combating false narratives, the impact of militia groups online, and the effectiveness of current strategies. Their insights reveal a pressing need for proactive measures to educate users and maintain election integrity.