SocietyHow the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation fuels division and despair

Deepfakes and disinformation from Russia, China and far-right influencers are spreading deceptive narratives, with tactics ranging from fake videos to “poisoning” AI systems with fabricated stories. Andy Burnham has announced a National Centre for Information Defence. Experts say tackling the networks behind the content is more effective than pursuing isolated posts.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-23 19:24Original