Associated Press: "Grave peril of digital conspiracy theories."

The report examines how conspiracy theories and AI-driven deepfakes proliferate on social media, eroding public trust and potentially inciting real-world violence, with examples including misinformation around the Maui wildfires, the January 6th attack, and QAnon-linked crimes. It warns that upcoming elections heighten the risk of deceptive content and urges workforce training to recognize disinformation and misinformation.