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AI-Generated Fake News and Foreign Interference in Canada's 2023 Federal Election
The 2023 Canadian federal election saw a surge in AI-generated fake news targeting Liberal leader Mark Carney, along with Chinese influence campaigns affecting two politicians; despite this, experts assess the election's integrity as largely intact.
AI-Generated Fake News and Foreign Interference in Canada's 2023 Federal Election
The 2023 Canadian federal election saw a surge in AI-generated fake news targeting Liberal leader Mark Carney, along with Chinese influence campaigns affecting two politicians; despite this, experts assess the election's integrity as largely intact.
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36% Bias Score
China's Interference Campaign Targets Canadian Conservative Candidate
A Chinese foreign interference operation, uncovered by Canada's election-threats watchdog, targets Conservative candidate Joe Tay on social media with disparaging content and a mock "wanted" poster due to his criticism of China's Hong Kong policies.
China's Interference Campaign Targets Canadian Conservative Candidate
A Chinese foreign interference operation, uncovered by Canada's election-threats watchdog, targets Conservative candidate Joe Tay on social media with disparaging content and a mock "wanted" poster due to his criticism of China's Hong Kong policies.
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40% Bias Score
US Shuts Down Foreign Disinformation Unit, Citing Free Speech Concerns
The U.S. State Department closed its agency combating foreign disinformation, citing free speech concerns and redirecting funds to promote a pro-American message, despite warnings of increased threats from China and Russia.
US Shuts Down Foreign Disinformation Unit, Citing Free Speech Concerns
The U.S. State Department closed its agency combating foreign disinformation, citing free speech concerns and redirecting funds to promote a pro-American message, despite warnings of increased threats from China and Russia.
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56% Bias Score
Canada Warns of Disinformation Threats During Federal Election Debates
Canada's SITE Task Force warns of heightened disinformation risks during upcoming leaders' debates, citing past online activity surges and potential malign actor manipulation; they are monitoring for foreign interference and collaborating with tech companies to address concerns.
Canada Warns of Disinformation Threats During Federal Election Debates
Canada's SITE Task Force warns of heightened disinformation risks during upcoming leaders' debates, citing past online activity surges and potential malign actor manipulation; they are monitoring for foreign interference and collaborating with tech companies to address concerns.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Implements Changes to Prevent Foreign Interference in Romanian Election
Following a European Commission probe into its role in Romania's invalidated November election, TikTok has implemented internal changes to prevent foreign interference in the upcoming May election, including improved political account detection and increased staffing of Romanian experts.
TikTok Implements Changes to Prevent Foreign Interference in Romanian Election
Following a European Commission probe into its role in Romania's invalidated November election, TikTok has implemented internal changes to prevent foreign interference in the upcoming May election, including improved political account detection and increased staffing of Romanian experts.
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36% Bias Score
Canadians Demand Transparency from Poilievre and Carney
A Nanos Research poll shows 66 percent of Canadians support Pierre Poilievre getting a security clearance and 62.5 percent want Mark Carney to disclose his blind trust assets, revealing public concern over transparency and accountability from both leaders.
Canadians Demand Transparency from Poilievre and Carney
A Nanos Research poll shows 66 percent of Canadians support Pierre Poilievre getting a security clearance and 62.5 percent want Mark Carney to disclose his blind trust assets, revealing public concern over transparency and accountability from both leaders.
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36% Bias Score
China's Interference in Canadian Election Exposed
A federal election-threats watchdog uncovered a Chinese interference operation targeting a Toronto-area Conservative candidate, using social media platforms like WeChat, Facebook, TikTok, and Douyin to spread disinformation and suppress dissent among Chinese-speaking Canadians.
China's Interference in Canadian Election Exposed
A federal election-threats watchdog uncovered a Chinese interference operation targeting a Toronto-area Conservative candidate, using social media platforms like WeChat, Facebook, TikTok, and Douyin to spread disinformation and suppress dissent among Chinese-speaking Canadians.
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40% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Rerun: A Test of Democracy
Romania holds a crucial presidential election rerun in May, following the annulment of last year's vote due to alleged electoral violations and Russian interference; the election's outcome will significantly impact Romania's democratic stability and its relationship with the EU.
Romania's Presidential Rerun: A Test of Democracy
Romania holds a crucial presidential election rerun in May, following the annulment of last year's vote due to alleged electoral violations and Russian interference; the election's outcome will significantly impact Romania's democratic stability and its relationship with the EU.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Shuts Down State Department's Disinformation Countermeasures Hub
The Trump administration closed the State Department's R/Fimi hub, responsible for countering foreign disinformation campaigns, despite warnings about increased vulnerability to foreign influence operations; the move follows an executive order focusing on free speech and right-wing criticism allegin...
Trump Administration Shuts Down State Department's Disinformation Countermeasures Hub
The Trump administration closed the State Department's R/Fimi hub, responsible for countering foreign disinformation campaigns, despite warnings about increased vulnerability to foreign influence operations; the move follows an executive order focusing on free speech and right-wing criticism allegin...
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64% Bias Score
Canadian Liberal Candidate's Ties to Pro-Beijing Groups Raise Concerns
Peter Yuen, a Liberal candidate in Canada's Markham-Unionville riding with ties to pro-Beijing groups, attended a Chinese military parade in 2015, raising concerns about foreign interference in Canadian elections; his past associations with groups advocating for Taiwan's annexation and minimizing Ch...
Canadian Liberal Candidate's Ties to Pro-Beijing Groups Raise Concerns
Peter Yuen, a Liberal candidate in Canada's Markham-Unionville riding with ties to pro-Beijing groups, attended a Chinese military parade in 2015, raising concerns about foreign interference in Canadian elections; his past associations with groups advocating for Taiwan's annexation and minimizing Ch...
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44% Bias Score
UK to Enhance Safeguards Against Foreign Political Donations
Following a public petition and parliamentary debate, the UK government is planning new measures to prevent foreign political interference, prompted by concerns over a potential \$100 million donation from Elon Musk to the Reform UK party; the new measures will focus on enhanced checks and tighter c...
UK to Enhance Safeguards Against Foreign Political Donations
Following a public petition and parliamentary debate, the UK government is planning new measures to prevent foreign political interference, prompted by concerns over a potential \$100 million donation from Elon Musk to the Reform UK party; the new measures will focus on enhanced checks and tighter c...
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60% Bias Score
Liberal Candidate Resigns After Controversial Remarks About Conservative Rival
Paul Chiang, the Liberal MP for Markham-Unionville, resigned from his candidacy following controversy over comments suggesting his Conservative rival, Joe Tay, be handed to the Chinese consulate for a HK$1 million bounty offered by Hong Kong police for allegedly violating Hong Kong's national securi...
Liberal Candidate Resigns After Controversial Remarks About Conservative Rival
Paul Chiang, the Liberal MP for Markham-Unionville, resigned from his candidacy following controversy over comments suggesting his Conservative rival, Joe Tay, be handed to the Chinese consulate for a HK$1 million bounty offered by Hong Kong police for allegedly violating Hong Kong's national securi...
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48% Bias Score
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