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Fake Social Media Accounts Spread Harris-Trump Debate Misinformation
This election cycle has seen a steady uptick in misinformation and disinformation campaigns being directed by foreign actors to undermine confidence
"Our post-debate analysis reveals a disturbing rise in the scale and sophistication of disinformation tactics around the Trump-Harris debate," warned Dan Brahmy, CEO of Cyabra. "Fake accounts, many launched this year, and AI-generated content drove 18% of the conversation on social media, spreading false narratives demonstrates a clear intention to manipulate public opinion and influence the 2024 election," Brahmy continued. Fake profiles spreading misinformation are part of those efforts," explained Dr. Julianna Kirschner, lecturer at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.
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