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Tag: Misinformation and Disinformation

Social networking

Following Elon Musk’s lead, YouTube and Facebook are surrendering to disinformation

August 25th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Elections, Media & Culture

“Facebook and YouTube are receding from their role as watchdogs against conspiracy theories ahead of the 2024 presidential election,” The Washington Post’s report.

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A portrait of Mao Zedong in the PRC

How a U.S. tech mogul used nonprofits to sow Beijing’s propaganda

August 5th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Core Topics, National Defense

The New York Times unraveled a financial network that stretches from Chicago to Shanghai and uses American nonprofits to push Chinese talking points worldwide.

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