Executive Summary:
Surveying the disinformation threats to the 2020 US elections, ranging from foreign interference and voter suppression, to divisive language, offensive memes and deepfakes
- Foreign interference in the 2020 US elections – a matter of concern at the highest level of national security as well as the computer and social media industries. In February and August 2020 United States Intelligence Community experts warned members of Congress that Russia was interfering in the 2020 presidential election in President Trump’s favor.
- Voter suppression in the 2020 US elections – concerns allegations about various efforts, legal and illegal, used to prevent eligible voters from exercising their right to vote. Where found, such voter suppression efforts vary by state, local government, precinct, and election.
- Divisive language and offensive memes – a rising phenome over the past few years. The main goal is to influence the democratic procedure and effect the results.
2020 US Elections Disinformation Intelligence Report
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