Disinformation threatens global elections – here’s how to fight back

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Disinformation threatens global elections – here’s how to fight back

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Politics@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

Scientists estimate that for every 100,000 people targeted with specific political ads, several thousand can be persuaded.

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