Election misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others

By DAVID KLEPPER
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Election misinformation will pose a formidable challenge this year as billions of people in dozens of countries head to the polls. Social media companies have announced plans to combat misleading content around the world, but they’ve faced criticism that too many of their efforts are focused on English-language content and audiences in the U.S. and the European Union. That leaves millions of voters who speak other languages or who live in other regions with fewer protections and at greater risk of encountering political falsehoods that could swing elections and undermine faith in democracy.