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London Mayor Sadiq Khan Warns of Disinformation Surge, Criticizes Social Media Firms
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued a warning about a significant increase in online falsehoods concerning the city, including crime rates and racial integration, and has criticized social media companies for their role.
9 Apr, 17:03 — 10 Apr, 13:01
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FTVery High69d ago
London mayor takes aim at social media companies over disinformation
Research published by City Hall found accounts aligned with the extreme right are among those smearing the capital online
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual68d ago
Sadiq Khan urges social media crackdown over London crime ‘disinformation’
New research suggests state actors and extreme right-wing groups are behind many misleading posts about the capital
By Nicole Wootton-Cane
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual69d ago
London mayor Sadiq Khan warns of 'blizzard of disinformation', takes aim at social media firms
A recent study by the Greater London Authority has shown a surge in online falsehoods being posted about the city, including crime rates and racial integration.
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