WNEP's broadcast displayed election test results mistakenly, leading to misinformation. The figure shown was randomly generated for testing, not actual votes.
Claims of election interference arose from a misinterpretation of WNEP's broadcast, with social media users accusing the network of rigging the election based on false, out-of-context data.
Meta flagged posts sharing the misleading information as part of efforts to counteract misinformation on its platform, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting.
WNEP clarified that the erroneous broadcast was due to a technical error, not an indication of actual election outcomes, highlighting the need for careful context in news reporting.
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