Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online
“This has created an environment where anyone can find content online that proves their beliefs to be true, no matter if it’s rooted in reality or not,” says Nicole Gill, the co-founder and executive director of Accountable Tech. “The public has fewer options to anchor themselves in truth and reality, and there’s no denying that Big Tech absolutely played a role in that.”
Adopting Social Media Election Campaigns Affects 2024 Presidential Race
Following a study by Accountable Tech, engagement with political content on Instagram decreased 65 percent after Meta announced its intention to stop recommending political posts.