51% of Americans are most concerned about political misinformation ahead of the November 5 election.

Ahead of the November 5 election, a recent Axios survey reveals that 51% of Americans are most concerned about misinformation from politicians, surpassing worries about AI-generated falsehoods (30%) and foreign influence (30%). The rise of fake news and manipulated images has blurred reality, but voters prioritize the lies told by their leaders, who face minimal legal consequences for distortion due to First Amendment protections. Many voters have disengaged from politics due to the challenge of discerning truth.

October 04, 2024
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