
In the minutes, hours and days following Saturday’s interrupted White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Americans were inundated by falsehoods and conspiracy theories from nearly every flank. The speed with which slop and junk sputtered forth has experts worried that audiences may be growing jaded and apathetic in the face of clear distortions. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Just a moment. We are getting your experience ready.
Main Idea: The article says false claims, AI-made junk, and spin after a Trump assassination attempt show how hard it is for people to know what is true online.
Key Points:
False posts and AI slop can confuse voters and consumers, making people less able to trust news during fast-moving events.
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