The Reason Your Election Anxiety Feels Worse in 2024
Briefly

The 2024 election feels worse than it has ever before, fueled by political stress, anxiety over uncertainty, and an uptick in AI misinformation.
Americans are grappling with immense anxiety regarding the upcoming election, with 77% of adults stressed about the country's future due to rising polarization.
AI misinformation poses a significant risk to democratic discourse, undermining trust in the electoral process and leading to greater chaos, confusion, and doubt.
Significant stress has increased among voters, with 69% expressing anxiety over the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, fearing potential violence and a threat to democracy.
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