“I Don’t See Anybody in Charge Here” | w/Renée DiResta on AI, Election Interference & Propaganda | Shane Smith Has Questions
Summary
Shane Smith interviews researcher Renee DiResta to discuss the evolving landscape of digital disinformation, AI-driven scams, and foreign influence operations ahead of the U.S. midterms. They analyze how state actors from Russia, China, and Iran exploit societal divisions and how the dissolution of government detection agencies has left election security vulnerable. The conversation also covers the rise of "participatory propaganda," where users amplify misleading content based on emotional resonance rather than factual accuracy. Finally, they explore the challenges of regulating AI-generat…
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