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Meta accused of funding AI propaganda in Australian politics

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Meta is reportedly paying individuals to spread AI-generated propaganda, specifically targeting Australian politics and featuring figures like Pauline Hanson. These operations involve overseas content farms and individuals with extremist links, aiming to influence public discourse. AI

IMPACT AI-generated content is being weaponized to influence political discourse and potentially destabilize democratic processes.

RANK_REASON Article discusses allegations of Meta's involvement in spreading AI-generated propaganda, which falls under commentary on platform behavior and its societal impact.

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Meta accused of funding AI propaganda in Australian politics

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “Meta is paying people to poison Australian politics… Overseas content farms pumping out AI-generated Pauline Hanson propaganda into Australian feeds & a Melbou

    “Meta is paying people to poison Australian politics… Overseas content farms pumping out AI-generated Pauline Hanson propaganda into Australian feeds & a Melbourne white nationalist with neo-Nazi links are just two examples of who’s on Meta’s payroll.[1][2]” # auspol # australia …

    LINKS act.getup.org.au/…/sign-the-petition

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