Social media fuels misinformation during LA protests and immigration debates
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Social media algorithms and unvetted accounts are spreading false and misleading information about protests in Los Angeles, exacerbating tensions and confusion both locally and internationally, with false videos, conspiracy theories, and foreign propaganda amplifying the unrest.
Topics:nation#ai-generated-content#foreign-influence#los-angeles-protests#misinformation#social-media#world
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- Amid LA Protests, Conspiracy Theories and Fake Images Spread Online The New York Times
- How viral images are shaping views of L.A.’s immigration showdown Yahoo News
- AI Chatbots Are Making LA Protest Disinformation Worse WIRED
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