As presidential polls project a razor-thin finish that could take days to determine and as baseless claims about voting fraud run rampant, news executives acknowledge that the onus is on them to help viewers understand the nuances of the vote-tallying process.
We live in an environment where misinformation travels really fast, and we understand that the public is confused. There's distrust in elections — there's distrust in institutions in general.
The Associated Press has determined it needs to devote more people and resources to explain its decisions to readers, recognizing their critical role in combating misinformation.
Almost every major news organization is putting contingency plans in place to push back against a gale-force storm of misinformation and ensure that audiences trust their coverage.
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