While misinformation and disinformation have existed before the internet and social media, these new technologies have created the capacity to amplify and distribute misinformation and disinformation to a much greater degree than in the past.
How serious is misinformation and disinformation a threat to U.S. democracy? For this paper, please also address the following: What do we mean by misinformation and disinformation? What actions are currently being taken to combat misinformation and disinformation (and by whom?) in the U.S. What are some possible additional actions that should be taken to combat misinformation and disinformation in the U.S.?
