JOHN KIRIAKOU: ‘Russian Interference’ 3.0
Consortium NewsSEP 2024
Hillary Clinton's stance underscores the need for global media and social media security. Russian propaganda's impact on public discourse is a "weapon of mass distraction." Artificial intelligence may be a potential tool to counter fake news, but trusted media platforms must also educate citizens. The importance of protecting democratic societies from disinformation align with Clinton's broader concerns about safeguarding truth.
In light of Hillary Clinton's call for criminal charges against Americans engaging in Russian propaganda, a broader concern emerges about governments dictating "truth." While combating fake news is crucial, legal efforts to control speech risk empowering populist leaders and undermining free media credibility. Historical lessons warn that censorship, even with good intentions, can be a dangerous tool in eroding democratic freedoms.
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