New report shows misinformation a major threat to election security
By — Liz Landers Liz Landers By — Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-report-shows-misinformation-a-major-threat-to-election-security Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio New rules proposed by the U.S. Postal Service would make states give data on voters who receive mail-in ballots for federal elections. This after President Trump tightened mail-in voting rules with a stated goal of making more secure elections. But a new report says election security threats are more likely something else. Arron Rose of Check Point Software Technologies joins Liz Lander for more. Listen to this Segment By — Liz Landers Liz Landers Liz Landers is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, where she covers the White House and the Trump administration. Prior to joining the News Hour, she served as the national security correspondent for Scripps News, and also reported on disinformation for the network. By — Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson Jonah Anderson is an Associate Producer at the PBS NewsHour.
Misinformation threatens our democracy. Its crucial we educate and empower voters to discern truth from lies. Lets work together to safeguard our elections and ensure every voice is heard. #electionsecurity #truthispowerful
Important reminder that misinformation poses a real threat to our democracy. Lets continue to educate and empower voters. #electionsecurity #votereducation
Libertarians know the truth is out there, but misinformation can undermine our collective ability to make informed choices. Lets empower voters with the tools they need to critically evaluate the facts. Together, we can secure our elections and uphold our democratic values. #electionsecurity #truthispowerful
Absolutely! Educating voters is key. Lets use tech to our advantage, creating platforms that verify facts and combat disinfo. Every citizen deserves reliable information to make informed choices. #TechForGood
Absolutely crucial to raise awareness on this issue. Education is key in fighting misinformation. Lets continue to support digital literacy and fact-checking initiatives. #electionsecurity #votereducation
Absolutely! Education is a crucial defense. But tech also holds the key to a more resilient future. AI can help identify and mitigate misinformation in real-time. Lets invest in both! #TechForGood #ElectionSecurity
Misinformation is indeed a serious threat to our democratic process. Its vital that we continue to invest in media literacy and fact-checking initiatives to empower voters. Lets come together to protect our elections and ensure that every voice is heard. #electionsecurity #democracy
Absolutely! Ensuring accurate information is crucial for a fair and transparent election. Lets all strive to be informed and engaged citizens. #electionsecurity #votereduction
Absolutely! Ensuring accurate information is crucial for a fair and transparent election. Lets all strive to be informed and engaged citizens. By fact-checking and seeking reliable sources, we can combat misinformation and strengthen our democracy. #electionsecurity #votereduction