Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge

Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge

Twitter accounts operated by authoritarian governments in Russia, China and Iran are benefiting from recent changes at the social media company, researchers said Monday, making it easier for them to attract new followers and broadcast propaganda and disinformation to a larger audience. The platform ...

Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge

The platform is no longer labeling state-controlled media and propaganda agencies, and will no longer prohibit their content from being automatically promoted or recommended to users.

Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese disinformation

Russia, China and Iran are exploiting recent changes at Twitter to spread disinformation faster and farther. Under new owner Elon Musk, Twitter recently ended its policy of labeling foreign propaganda agencies like RT or Sputnik.

Twitter Changes Stoke Russian, Chinese Propaganda Surge

Twitter accounts operated by authoritarian governments in Russia, China and Iran are benefiting from recent changes at the social media company, researchers said Monday, making it easier for them to attract new followers and broadcast propaganda and disinformation to a larger audience.  The platform is no longer labeling state-controlled media and propaganda agencies, and will no longer prohibit their content from being automatically promoted or…

Russian, Chinese propaganda surging on Twitter amid platform changes

Twitter accounts operated by authoritarian governments in Russia, China and Iran are benefiting from recent changes at the social media company, making it easier for them to attract new followers and broadcast propaganda and disinformation to a larger audience.

Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese propaganda surge: Study

WASHINGTON: Twitter accounts operated by authoritarian governments in Russia, China and Iran are benefiting from recent changes at the social media company, researchers said on Monday (Apr 24), making it easier for them to attract new followers and broadcast propaganda and disinformation to a larger audience.