As anxiety about the outcome mounts, and with conspiracy theories about the 2020 election results lingering, the stage is set for a period of intense rumouring about voting and counting-related processes. The current climate prompts heightened vigilance against misinformation, particularly around voter identity and legitimacy. Those involved in election integrity must prepare for a barrage of disinformation campaigns that intertwine personal narratives with pre-existing conspiracy theories.
Using ongoing social-media research conducted at the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public, my colleagues and I can identify rumours spreading across both Democratic and Republican online networks in real time. By understanding how election events are interpreted and reshaped through social media, we can better anticipate the narratives that will emerge, allowing us to craft effective counters against misinformation.
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