X Faces Scrutiny Over Election Misinformation Challenges

U.S. officials have flagged Russian disinformation attempts amid the 2024 election chaos, with a fake video of a Haitian immigrant claiming multiple votes for Kamala Harris being a notable example. Concurrently, Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has struggled to counter misinformation, particularly with its Community Notes feature failing to correct false claims about the elections. Reports indicate that 74% of misleading election-related posts on X do not display accurate fact-checking notes, raising concerns over the platform's effectiveness. Additionally, Musk's America PAC has been criticized for perpetuating election misinformation and paying canvassers without disclosing their involvement in Trump-supporting efforts. Despite these challenges, election officials continue their efforts to combat misinformation, although the volume and spread of false information present significant hurdles.