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online video and politics11 Mar

With the upcoming US election, online video is going to play more of a role than ever. But, the online wolrd is global. So, what’s to prevent a foreign entity from producing videos to influence the election? I’m trying to think this out, and would really like to hear what others think.

UPDATE: during dinner tonight I asked the question. After a little discussion, most people at the table felt like it was essentially a non-issue. Others, however, felt that it poses a (potential?) threat. I’m still evaluating…will it cause candidates to embrace online video wholeheartedly, whereby they produce an abundance of video that resides on their site to ensure their messages and rebuttals are “official?” Or, will it cause them to run screaming?

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