FBI Warns of Misinformation Ahead of Election

As Americans voted in the presidential election, misinformation campaigns, largely attributed to Russian sources, proliferated, prompting the FBI to issue warnings about fake videos and threats aimed at disrupting the electoral process. Elon Musk's platform, X (formerly Twitter), emerged as a significant conduit for misleading claims, with a report indicating his posts related to the elections garnered around 2 billion views this year. The FBI noted two fabricated videos falsely citing terror threats and voter fraud, which undermined public trust in the electoral system. Experts have highlighted the role of X in spreading disinformation, particularly in swing states critical to the election outcome. Despite the platform's feature designed to combat misinformation, experts criticized Musk's rollback of content moderation and his vocal support for Donald Trump as exacerbating the issue. As election day progressed, officials warned that attempts to mislead voters would likely intensify.