Hana Matatov

Stop the [Image] Steal: The Role and Dynamics of Visual Content in the 2020 U.S. Election Misinformation Campaign

Images are powerful. Visual information can be useful in attracting attention, improve persuasion, trigger stronger emotions, and is easy to share and spread. We examine the characteristics of the popular images shared on Twitter as part of ``Stop the Steal'', the widespread misinformation campaign during the 2020 U.S…