This wasn't the social media election everyone expected

During the 2024 election, for the first time since Elon Musk took over X, the social media site responded to allegations raised by me - and took action, too. X takes action on deepfake network ... Read More

The Year of the AI Election Wasn’t Quite What Everyone Expected

Deepfakes were nothing like the political force in 2024 that many feared—but that doesn’t mean that generative AI didn’t profoundly affect elections all over the world. Read More

Outrage followed Miami's vote to move election. Now some are trying to reverse it

As news spread across social media, the commission's vote garnered national attention, with some connecting the local issue to larger concerns about democratic processes and institutions. As debate ... Read More

The impact of social media on the presidential election

News Station CNBC stated in a recent article, “Social media companies like Meta, TikTok, X and YouTube are under intense pressure to handle what’s expected to be a flood of disinformation, heightened ... Read More

Corporate Media Is This Election's Big Loser - The Daily Signal

They can talk to more people and have a more open conversation on X, Musk’s social media platform. So the collapse of corporate media power doesn’t mean journalism is dead, far from it. Read More

6 Big Issues in the Presidential Election - UC Davis

As the presidential election heats up, a vast array of issues takes center stage. UC Davis Magazine went to experts in political science, economics, law and more for insights on what’s happening now ... Read More

Social media alone didn’t decide last year’s elections

Social media’s influence on elections continues to get a lot of attention — last year was no exception, when over 60 countries went to the polls. But in truth, its importance has been overstated. Read More

Prepare your social media for the election − 3 tips to stay sane and connected without being overwhelmed - The Conversation

Especially during elections, ideals of “good citizenship” put pressure on people to stay informed about the latest political news. Social media can provide endless election updates, but just ... Read More

Elections Canada has been in touch with social media platforms about election misinformation | CBC News

The head of Elections Canada says he has been in touch with social media platforms in an effort to address concerns about misinformation as Canada wades into an election campaign. Read More