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# Forget technology — politicians pose the gravest misinformation threat
- URL: https://werd.io/forget-technology-politicians-pose-the-gravest-misinformation-threat/
- Published: 2024-01-02T19:14:07.000Z
- Updated: 2024-01-02T19:14:07.000Z
- Author: Ben Werdmuller
- Tags: NotableLinks, #Import 2025-06-13 09:20

"Of course there will be examples of AI-generated misinformation, bots, and deepfakes during various elections next year. But the key question is how politicians will be using these tools."

This is it: misinformation and disinformation threats are not some nameless force. Sure, there are people out there who will gamify outrage for profit, regardless of truthfulness - but that's always been true. The real harm is conducted by people with power. It's a human, societal problem, not something that can be fixed with technology.

The best fix? Great journalism that speaks truth to power and actually calls politicians out - both on their claims and on their truthless strategies. [#Media](https://werd.io/tag/Media)

\[[Link](https://www.ft.com/content/5da52770-b474-4547-8d1b-9c46a3c3bac9)\]