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Russia amplifies right-wing influence campaign to undermine support for Ukraine by exploiting Hawaii's tragedy

Weaponized • 74 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Disinformation Russian Influence Propaganda
  1. Russia is utilizing right-wing influence campaigns to undermine support for Ukraine by exploiting Hawaii's tragedy
  2. The initial narrative was spread through repetition, reuse of existing content, and timing of tweets, indicating coordination and inauthentic activity
  3. Russian state media such as RT and Sputnik have amplified the narrative, showcasing the link between Russian state media and intelligence in spreading disinformation

Mideast Crisis and Russia, Cyberspace, Disinformation; China Fears Weather Station Snooping; Belt and Road Milestone

Natto Thoughts • 39 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Disinformation China
  1. The Mideast crisis impacts Russia and cyber warfare is playing a significant role in the conflict.
  2. Disinformation is rampant in the Mideast conflict, leading to widespread confusion and misinformation.
  3. China is dealing with foreign-related meteorological detection sites, worries about espionage, and celebrates the Belt and Road Initiative's 10th anniversary.

Truth and consequences

Internal exile • 5 HN points • 08 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Social media Disinformation Generative models Fact-checking
  1. Generated images on food delivery apps are often perceived as placeholders to fulfill basic requirements, not meant to deceive or enhance the customer's experience
  2. Generative images symbolize a power shift where technology companies dictate realities that must be accepted, regardless of quality or accuracy, aligning users with this new authority
  3. Concerns over fake images highlight the complexities of truth and reality perception, emphasizing the need to navigate between obviousness, evidence, and asceticism in seeking truth
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Some thoughts on social media, disinformation, and the 2024 elections

Conspirador Norteño • 30 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Disinformation Elections Research Media Coverage
  1. Data-driven research on social media activity for the 2024 elections is made difficult due to factors like reduced transparency by platforms and attacks on researchers.
  2. Generative AI advancements have made it easier to create misleading content like fake images and videos.
  3. Media coverage of disinformation and social media manipulation may not always be based on legitimate research, highlighting the importance of skepticism.

Russia amplifies calls for civil war in the U.S.

Weaponized • 10 HN points • 03 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign influence Disinformation Election interference Immigration
  1. Russia is amplifying calls for civil war in the U.S. by promoting inflammatory articles and tweets about border disputes.
  2. Russia has a history of using immigration issues to sow divisions and destabilize democratic processes, part of their hybrid warfare strategy.
  3. Russian state propaganda outlets like RT and Sputnik are engaged in a possible disinformation campaign to polarize public opinion and exacerbate tensions in the U.S., especially in the lead-up to the upcoming presidential election.

Disinformation Handbook: A Concise Guide to Countering Disinformation (2)

Natto Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Disinformation Artificial Intelligence Social media Fact-checking Data Analysis
  1. The post discusses disinformation and how it can harm individuals and society.
  2. Tips are provided to detect and avoid disinformation, including advice on how to investigate sources and spot deepfakes.
  3. Various professionals like litigators, intelligence analysts, fact-checkers, and historians, provide valuable insights for countering disinformation.

Hacker “Bentley” indicted; China weaponizing vulnerabilities; Journalists suspect poisoning; Breakfast on the Verge of the Apocalypse; Free WIFI in China comes with a cost; Disinformation wins a round

Natto Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Russia China Disinformation Journalism
  1. Russian hackers 'Bentley' have used Trickbot and Conti malware to steal funds, leading to indictments and sanctions from the US and UK.
  2. China has a system that nationalizes vulnerability disclosures, sharing data with agencies like the CNCERT/CC and Ministry of Public Security, raising concerns.
  3. Journalist Elena Kostyuchenko suspected of being poisoned, highlights the dangers faced by critical journalists in Russia, with a forthcoming book 'I Love Russia'.

Twitter exec says 'hundreds of thousands' of Russian disinformation accounts still active on Twitter

Weaponized • 27 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Disinformation Foreign influence Information Warfare National Security
  1. Former Twitter executive confirms 'hundreds of thousands' of Russian disinformation accounts remain active on Twitter.
  2. Russian disinformation accounts on Twitter target Americans in an ongoing campaign.
  3. Social media platforms face challenges in countering foreign influence and disinformation.

TechLetters #124 - Generative-AI for ads approaching. Dwell time goes down.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Security Cybersecurity Disinformation AI Cryptography
  1. Google plans to use generative AI for dynamic ads, raising concerns about transparency and data protection.
  2. New cryptographic standards are compared to a jigsaw puzzle, emphasizing the complexity and precision required.
  3. The EU is establishing a 'cyber solidarity' reserve to address cybersecurity threats, with a focus on supporting countries like Ukraine.

With Republicans Awash in Disinformation, Networks Cut Away from Iowa Winner

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Disinformation Media Polling Immigration
  1. Nearly 70% of Iowa Republican voters wrongly believe Biden stole the 2020 election.
  2. Major TV networks like CNN and MSNBC refused to air Trump's victory speech due to his history of spreading falsehoods and disinformation.
  3. Filtering Trump's statements is necessary as he continues to make false claims, like those about the 2020 election, impacting his coverage on major networks.

"The attack is an advertisement"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Racism Extremism Disinformation Violence
  1. The attack carried out by a white supremacist was seen as an advertisement for his racist beliefs, attracting attention through various means like live streams, memes, and news coverage.
  2. The response from white supremacists in online forums to the attack came in three forms: false flag theories, sleuthing, and hero worship, all conveyed with a casual and disturbing tone.
  3. The experience of delving into extremist online communities led to a deeper understanding of their vocabulary and tactics, prompting reflection on the role of media and the spread of dangerous ideologies.