Fighting disinformation ahead of the 2020 election

by Ben Garbarek

Wed, February 12th 2020, 11:14 PM UTC

American intelligence officials determined Russian operatives tried to trick many voters with disinformation in 2016. They tried to sway some voters and convince others not to vote at all. That's led elections officials to be more proactive in 2020 to make sure the same attacks on American democracy aren't as effective this time around. (WSYX/WTTE)

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Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose briefed the heads of various minority groups Wednesday about how to spot and stop disinformation. Russian hackers targeted African Americans, in particular, to convince many not to vote. (WSYX/WTTE)

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American intelligence officials determined Russian operatives tried to trick many voters with disinformation in 2016. They tried to sway some voters and convince others not to vote at all. That's led elections officials to be more proactive in 2020 to make sure the same attacks on American democracy aren't as effective this time around. (WSYX/WTTE)

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