Groups are preparing thousands of observers for midterm elections in November. Some volunteers are being conditioned to expect bad behavior.
Category: Rumors and Misinformation
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It’s Poll Watcher Training Season. Distrust Is on the Lesson Plan.
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The Next Terrorist Attack Is Predictable
The New York Times – On the Runway:A.I.-driven cyber and biological attacks threaten not just American lives, but also the American government.
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Voters Are Asking A.I. About Elections. The Answers Can Vary by User.
The New York Times – Business:Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a go-to stop for voters looking for information about political races. Researchers are studying the effects.
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Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Prompts Patients and Doctors to Rethink Postpartum Care
The New York Times – On the Runway:Requests for advice from women with maternal mental health conditions, as well as health providers who care for them, have surged.
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RFK Jr. Stirred Vaccine Fears in Pennsylvania Years Before Measles Outbreak
The New York Times – On the Runway:At a speech in Lancaster County, Robert F. Kennedy mocked the threat of measles. Now local officials are racing to contain one of the largest outbreaks in the country.
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Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind
The New York Times – On the Runway:Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.