Digital platforms like TikTok could help China extend its censorship regime across borders
Discussions about potential bans highlight the tension between Western countries and China over the app.
Dec. 11, 2023 • ~8 min
Discussions about potential bans highlight the tension between Western countries and China over the app.
Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
Disinformation campaigns often use a set of rhetorical devices that you can learn to spot, like conspiracy narratives, good versus evil framing, and revealed secrets.
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One person’s content moderation is another’s censorship when it comes to Democrats’ and Republicans’ views on handling misinformation.
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