Malicious Life The Propaganda
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Nov 1, 2017 
Samant Subramanian, a journalist known for his in-depth investigation into the origins of fake news, joins the discussion. He reveals how governments manipulate the internet for propaganda, highlighting the evolution of cyber warfare and its psychological tactics. The conversation shifts to the alarming rise of fake news, particularly the cunning strategies of the Internet Research Agency that distort public perception. Subramanian also addresses the dangers of identity theft and the responsibilities of social media platforms in combating misinformation.
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Information Operations and Trolls
- Information operations are actions taken to distort political sentiment, often for geopolitical goals.
- Adrian Chen investigated online trolls and the Internet Research Agency, a Russian organization spreading fake news.
Fake News Hoaxes
- Adrian Chen investigated fake news stories about a chemical leak and Ebola outbreak.
- These hoaxes involved fake newscasts, articles, and social media accounts, all traced to the Internet Research Agency.
Information Operations for Control
- Putin's regime uses information operations to control online narratives.
- During the 2011 Russian protests, fake amplifiers flooded Twitter with spam, disrupting organization.