The article discusses the history and evolution of fake news, tracing its roots from pre-AI 'chip fakes' to modern deepfakes. It highlights how various actors, including scammers, politicians, journalists, and trolls, have historically manipulated information. The piece emphasizes that while AI has made creating deepfakes easier, the underlying tactics of spreading misinformation have a long and often dangerous history. AI
IMPACT Understanding the historical context of misinformation tactics can inform strategies for combating AI-generated fake news.
RANK_REASON The article discusses the history and evolution of fake news, not a specific new event.
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