Section 5.44 Influence Campaigns

Question 1

Influence Campaigns

Answer 1

Coordinated efforts to affect public perception or behavior towards a particular cause, individual, or group. They are a powerful tool for shaping public opinion and behavior and foster misinformation and disinformation

Question 2

Misinformation

Answer 2

False or inaccurate information shared without harmful intent

Question 3

Disinformation

Answer 3

Involves the deliberate creation and sharing of false information with the intent to deceive or mislead

e.g US elections 2016 - Russians posting false information to persuade public opinion to vote Trump

Remember, misinformation and disinformation can have serious consequences because they can undermine public trust in institutions, fuel social divisions, and even influence the outcomes of elections