By AZ Mirror
In the past, if adversaries flew over a military base and dropped leaflets, the military would have shot them down. Now, they infiltrate bases online and we are left scrambling to respond.
In many ways, the same can be said for our Arizona media space, where concerns over online disinformation loom larger than ever as November’s election rapidly approaches. Our state, a pivotal battleground as America selects its 47th president, has already been targeted by misleading campaigns. These are aimed at exploiting voter fears, further polarizing communities and muddying the waters of what should be intelligent debate.
For instance, election workers counting ballots in the Maricopa County Tabulation Center next month will be protected by bullet-proof glass, two layers of fencing and police drones. The reason? Waves of internet false claims and online lies have challenged the country’s credibility.
