Fight Misinformation and Disinformation in Defense of Democracy, A Community Discussion
What are the types of Misinformation and Disinformation and how can they impact free and fair elections? 

June 14, 2024—Roselle, IL—The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will present Prevent Truth Decay - Combat Mis/Disinformation, a community discussion to address this troubling threat to free and fair elections, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 7-8:30 pm in rooms A/B of the Bloomingdale Public Library located at 101 Fairfield Way in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
 
The proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to informed decision-making by voters.  It ultimately undermines trust in legitimate information sources, increases polarization in our society, and erodes our democratic processes. Foreign adversaries are increasingly sowing disinformation on American social media to benefit their countries and weaken the US or its allies.

Come and learn about the types of misinformation and disinformation, including manipulated AI-generated content, and the algorithms that selectively present content to individuals based on their past behavior and preferences. These algorithms create a kind of information cocoon that reinforces existing beliefs and perspectives while filtering out opposing viewpoints. This can lead to individuals being exposed to limited perspectives and reinforcing beliefs based on false information. 

Join the League on Wednesday, June 26 to learn how to minimize the impact of false information to achieve a more informed and resilient society through education and public awareness of misinformation and disinformation.

This event is free and open to the public - and attendees do not need to become a League member to attend. For more information about other League’s events and meetings, please contact Barbara Hochstadt at lwvrbmail@gmail.com or visit www.lwvrb.org.

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About the League of Women Voters® of Roselle-Bloomingdale
Formed in 2012, the League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. With over 100 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America’s most trusted grassroots organizations. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 and over. 

For more information about the League’s events and monthly meetings, or to become a member of the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale, please visit www.lwvrb.org or call 630-283-2894. And don’t forget to ‘like’ the League on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lwvrb and follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lwvrosellebloomingdale.

For more information on the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit www.lwvil.org, or for information on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit www.lwv.org.