MINNEAPOLIS— From AI photos and videos to fake news, election misinformation is everywhere.
The CBS News Confirmed team is working around the clock to identify misinformation, especially regarding the American elections.
“Our team’s job is to monitor social media, identify what’s happening online, and then we direct our journalists to investigate those claims and help the public figure out what’s true and what’s not,” CBS said. News Confirmed Editor-in-Chief Rhona Tarrant.
The team hopes people will be aware of bad actors committing isolated incidents and claiming they are part of a broader voter fraud conspiracy.
“There will probably be curve balls, surprises and things we didn’t see coming. However, we strongly believe that the safety relationships and partnerships we have built over the years will ensure that Minnesotans can enjoy safety again. elections,” said Bill Ekblad, Minnesota election security navigator.
Identify misinformation by verifying the source it came from, checking the date, and comparing the claim to other trusted sources.
“Basically it’s pausing before you share and just making sure you’re getting your information from reliable sources, like local officials or local media,” Tarrant said.
Kirsten Mitchell
