Daily News Article - October 24, 2024
1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this article. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)
2. List the Representatives/Senators being targeted by CCP (Chinese Communist Party) bots. Include state and party affiliation.
3. a) Define denigrate.
b) What tactics do researchers for Microsoft say the Chinese-controlled bots are using to denigrate these specific congress members? (What malicious lies are they pushing about those named?) Be specific.
4. Why is the Chinese government attempting to influence voters against the four? - How have the four being targeted responded to the Microsoft report? Be specific.
5. a) How did a spokesperson for China's communist government respond to Microsoft's report?
b) What information is provided in the article that counters this claim?
6. What, if anything, do you think the Biden administration should/could do in response to Microsoft's revelation?