TikTok Fake News: How Viral Channels Spread Misinformation
Coordinated disinformation campaigns on TikTok are increasingly utilizing synthetic media to manipulate public perception regarding migration and social stability. Researchers and media watchdogs have identified accounts masquerading as legitimate news organizations that publish fabricated videos depicting alleged crimes committed by refugees. These campaigns, which often rely on decontextualized or entirely AI-generated footage, aim to inflame … Read more