Yael Eisenstadt

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.

Carole Cadwalladr, a Pulitzer Prize finalist known for exposing the Cambridge Analytica scandal, teams up with Yael Eisenstat, a former CIA officer turned Facebook critic. They dive into the disillusionment surrounding tech criticism and dissect the effectiveness of Facebook's Oversight Board. The conversation highlights the urgent need for accountability in tech to combat misinformation and the challenges of maintaining election integrity. They also advocate for practical solutions to drive positive change within the tech industry.