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We Are the Fake News Now

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The Digital Battlefield: Political Manipulation Online

This chapter explores the tactics used by the Chinese Communist Party and other entities to influence public opinion in Western nations through social media manipulation. It discusses the prevalence of bots and fake accounts that spread divisive narratives and highlights the serious implications of foreign influence on platforms like X. The speaker emphasizes the need for critical assessment of online content and illustrates how easily perceptions can be shaped by organized disinformation efforts.

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