It took minutes after the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign rally for misinformation to circulate on social media. The limited visibility into the impact of underregulated platforms on politics is due to attacks on the research community and lack of oversight from Congress and courts.
Despite efforts post-2016 election to monitor social media for disinformation, uncertainties remain about the influence of conspiracy theories on voters. Social media platforms are not effectively preventing the spread of misinformation, leaving the US unprepared for November elections.
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