Disinformation could impact upcoming US elections
Disinformation remains a major problem in this year's US presidential campaign, with Washington accusing countries like Russia and Iran of seeking to interfere with the vote by spreading false claims. Major changes to the social media landscape have also allowed disinformation to spread more easily, leading to fears it could play a critical role in what's expected to be a close election. Ira Spitzer reports.
Disinformation remains a major problem in this year's US presidential campaign, with Washington accusing countries like Russia and Iran of seeking to interfere with the vote by spreading false claims. Major changes to the social media landscape have also allowed disinformation to spread more easily, leading to fears it could play a critical role in what's expected to be a close election. Ira Spitzer reports.