Learn how to ‘Prevent Truth Decay’ at League of Women Voters program June 26

What are the types of misinformation and disinformation and how can they impact free and fair elections?

The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale will present “Prevent Truth Decay — Combat Mis/Disinformation,” a community discussion to address this troubling threat to free and fair elections, on Wednesday, June 26.

It will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. in rooms A/B of the Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way in Bloomingdale.

The proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to informed decision-making by voters. It ultimately undermines trust in legitimate information sources, increases polarization in society, and erodes the democratic processes. Foreign adversaries are increasingly sowing disinformation on American social media to benefit their countries and weaken the U.S. or its allies.

Come and learn about the types of misinformation and disinformation, including manipulated AI-generated content, and the algorithms that selectively present content to individuals based on their past behavior and preferences.

These algorithms create a kind of information cocoon that reinforces existing beliefs and perspectives while filtering out opposing viewpoints. This can lead to individuals being exposed to limited perspectives and reinforcing beliefs based on false information.

Join the League on Wednesday, June 26 to learn how to minimize the impact of false information to achieve a more informed and resilient society through education and public awareness of misinformation and disinformation.

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees do not need to become a League member to attend. For information about other League’s events and meetings, contact Barbara Hochstadt at lwvrbmail@gmail.com or visit www.lwvrb.org.

Formed in 2012, the League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. With over 100 years of experience and more than 800 local and state affiliations, the League is one of America’s most trusted grassroots organizations. Membership in the League is open to people ages 16 or older.

For more information about the League’s events and monthly meetings, or to become a member of the League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale, visit www.lwvrb.org or call (630) 283-2894. Follow www.facebook.com/lwvrb or www.instagram.com/lwvrosellebloomingdale.

For more information on the League of Women Voters of Illinois, visit www.lwvil.org, or for information on the League of Women Voters of the United States, visit www.lwv.org.