Trolls Factories: Spreading misinformation and fake news

Different researches has been exposing how governments are using a troll factory to spread lies on social media and in comment sections of popular websites. Paid internet trolls whose online attacks are endangering journalists and political opponents. Extensive traces of this operation were identified across various social media platforms, encompassing Telegram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.

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The digital euro will not be freely disposable

The digital euro is set to undergo a significant shift in terms of its usability. Gone are the days of freely spending money on anything and everything. The digital euro will be programmed to only be spent on approved transactions, ensuring that it remains within the boundaries of its intended use. The European Central Bank's digital euro, as outlined in a recent report by the German Ministry of the Interior, will possess a distinct characteristic - programmability. This means that the digital euro will be designated for specific purposes, restricting its owner from unrestricted disposal.

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The tragic case of Gonzalo Lira

Gonzalo Lira, formerly known as "Coach Red Pill", was a 55-year-old Chilean-American man who died in a Ukrainian prison. He was imprisoned there for speaking out about the war in Ukraine. This sparked an international controversy and raised questions about freedom of expression and human rights in times of war. Lira began his career with controversial dating tips on YouTube, where he claimed to be a relationship expert. But when the Russian army launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, he suddenly switched to political topics.

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Smile, the police are watching you on camera

You've probably noticed the CCTV cameras sprouting up everywhere, on city streets and in public places. Yes, these insidious Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras have become the new police in our lives. Since the development of technology, police departments around the world are finding new ways to find criminals, but now we are all suspects.

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Exploring SMAT: A Social Media Analysis Toolkit for Activists, Journalists, and Researchers

In 2020, Mozilla Firefox announced the Social Media Analysis Toolkit (SMAT), which addresses the challenges of manipulated online discourse. Co-developed by Mozilla Fellow Emmi Bevensee, it is a free, easy-to-use and open-source tool designed to analyze digital conversations. SMAT is designed to help activists, journalists, researchers and other non-profit organizations with censorship by analyzing and visualizing harmful online trends such as hate, misinformation and disinformation.

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