Voters Beware: FBI Issues Warning on Fake Viral Videos on Election Day

With Election Day approaching, the FBI cautions voters about the potential for fake videos to spread online, potentially influencing public opinion. These videos may be altered or fabricated to deceive viewers, aiming to sow discord or manipulate the electoral process. The FBI urges individuals to critically evaluate video content before sharing or reacting to it. Additionally, reporting suspicious videos through the FBI’s website or local law enforcement is crucial for addressing disinformation efforts and ensuring the integrity of the election.

Pennsylvania Postmaster Delivered Ballots — and Became Part of Conspiracy Theory…

邮寄选票引发选举阴谋论。

宾夕法尼亚州的一名邮政局长本来负责运送选票,却成为阴谋论中的一环。一名选民指控他将选票填给特定候选人,但当局和记者都没有找到任何证据支持这一说法。

这名邮政局长现在起诉这名选民诽谤。专家表示,这一事件凸显了社交媒体虚假信息对选举造成的影响。政府正在努力打击错误信息,但专家警告称,在错误信息传播之前很难阻止它。