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AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn.

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Experts say social media feeds are flooded with AI-driven disinformation ahead of November's US midterm elections, and that companies including Meta have pulled back on efforts to protect voters from election-meddling lies.

Why it matters: The warning suggests voters face more AI-generated election falsehoods as platforms reduce protective measures.

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“Social media companies including Meta have pulled back on efforts to protect voters from election-meddling lies Social media feeds are awash with an unprecedented flood of AI -driven disinformation ahead of November’s US midterm elections , according to…”
Guardian AI, 27 Oct 2026, 10:00.

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