, where players post conspiracy theories and false claims, with the goal of gaining followers and credibility. They learn to use techniques including impersonation, appeals to emotions like fear and anger, and amplification of partisan grievances. Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that after people played Bad News, they were less likely to think tweets using those same techniques were reliable.
Ahead of this year's midterm elections, the National Association of State Election Directors launched a "Elections are safe and secure. We know because we run them," one graphic reads."Elections are coming...so is inaccurate information. Questions? We have answers," says another. Another focuses specifically on images and videos, noting they can be manipulated, altered, or taken out of context.