The 2016 US Election: A Digital Battlefield?

What happens when democracy collides with cyber warfare? In 2016, the world watched as reports surfaced about Russia’s alleged interference in the US elections. But this wasn’t just a one-time event—it was a masterclass in digital manipulation, espionage, and global power plays.

In this episode of Quick Projects, we uncover Russian Interference in US Elections in the year 2016:

00:00 Quick Projects Intro

00:05 The Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections Intro

00:58 How Russia used social media and fake accounts to influence American voters?

01:40 Role of the Internet Research Agency (IRA) in spreading misinformation during 2016 US elections

02:07 Cyber attacks on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and leaked emails

03:02 The political fallout, the Mueller Report, and unanswered questions about collusion

04:03 What this means for the future of democracy in the digital age? 04:39 Final thoughts to ponder over fake news, deep fake and Internet propaganda..

04:47 Quick Projects Outro

This wasn’t just an election—it was a wake-up call. From deep fakes to AI-driven propaganda, cyber influence is now a global reality. Are democracies prepared for the next wave of digital warfare?

What do you think—was this a game-changer for politics, or just the beginning of a new era of influence? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Host & Script- Manpreet Kour
Video- Loud Beats Inc.
Project- SOOFI (Manmeet Pal Singh)

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