Fake polls claiming LA Mayor Karen Bass was crushing her opponent went viral across California, Nevada, and Wisconsin — only to be exposed as a hoax by Median Strategies, who called it a “social experiment” to track misinformation spread. Though the campaign briefly jumped on the fake data, experts suspect the real goal may have been to sway betting markets — though Kalshi says no actual shift occurred. The group denies manipulating markets, insisting their focus was on how unverified polls propagate. This episode serves as a stark reminder: in an age of rapid information sharing, critical thinking is more vital than ever — especially when political futures hang in the balance.
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