Google, Twitter to discuss 2020 disinformation: campaign update

By Bill Allison
  • TECH

  • Friday, 30 Aug 2019

Twitter and Facebook said the companies are planning to attend the event. — AFP

Google, Facebook and Twitter have been invited by the head of the Federal Election Commission to explore ways to combat digital disinformation in the 2020 elections.

The all-day symposium on Sept 17 will examine new types of false information spread online that could be used to influence elections. In 2016, Russia used online platforms in a bid to support the candidacy of president Donald Trump, according US intelligence agencies.

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