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Why can’t we define disinformation?

Posted July 10, 2020 at 11:49am

Disinformation has been a topic on the Hill since long before the last election, so why don’t we have a solid definition for the evermore pervasive practice?

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Watch senior writer and tech reporter Gopal Ratnam break down disinformation.

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