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Disinformation Fears Rise After GEC Program Cancellation

4/24/2025

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In 2017, the Global Engagement Center (GEC) was bolstered to tackle foreign disinformation endangering U.S. security. While it fostered media literacy and counter-propaganda partnerships, the recent cancellation of its R/FIMI program has sparked fears of heightened misinformation risks, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures as disinformation campaigns escalate.

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In 2017, the Global Engagement Center (GEC) was bolstered to tackle foreign disinformation endangering U.S. security. While it fostered media literacy and counter-propaganda partnerships, the recent cancellation of its R/FIMI program has sparked fears of heightened misinformation risks, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures as disinformation campaigns escalate.