Disinformation In UK Elections Is Similar To What We Expect In 2020

The video discusses how both domestic and foreign actors exploit social media to spread misinformation during elections. It highlights the UK election, where the Conservative Party misrepresented itself on Twitter, and a Russian-backed campaign targeting the Labour Party. These tactics are not unique to the UK, as similar methods are expected in the US 2020 election. Social media platforms like Facebook face challenges in transparency, making it difficult to fully grasp the extent of misinformation.

What is a common tactic used by both domestic and foreign actors during elections?

• Supporting all political parties equally

• Increasing voter turnout

• Manipulating social media with false claims

• Providing accurate information

How did the UK Conservative Party use its Twitter account during the 2019 election?

• To promote unbiased fact-checking

• To present partisan messages as unbiased fact checks

• To support the Labour Party

• To share only verified information

What was the alleged source of the documents shared by the Labour Party during the UK election?

• An independent UK organization

• A French news outlet

• A Russian disinformation campaign

• A US government agency

Which platforms are researchers concerned might be used for misinformation in the US 2020 elections?

• YouTube and TikTok

• Instagram and WhatsApp

• LinkedIn and Snapchat

• Pinterest and Tumblr

What challenge do social media companies face regarding misinformation?

• Lack of technological resources

• Excessive transparency

• No political or economic incentive to be transparent

• Too much government regulation