Title: Facebook and Twitter Say Russians Are Again Targeting Americans With Disinformation - The New York Times
Headings: Russians Again Targeting Americans With Disinformation, Facebook and Twitter Say
Russians Again Targeting Americans With Disinformation, Facebook and Twitter Say
Content: While people briefed on the intelligence concede that China wants to increase its influence in the United States, they said there was no direct evidence that Beijing had taken direct action to influence the presidential vote this year. Researchers are also concerned about homegrown disinformation campaigns, and the latest Russian effort went to some lengths to appear like it was made in the United States. In addition to hiring American journalists and encouraging them to write in their own voices, the Peace Data website mixed pop culture, politics and activism to appeal to a young audience. “It shows they are persistent and they are adaptive,” said Mr. Nimmo. “ But it also shows they are having a much harder time than they used to in finding an audience.” Kate Conger contributed reporting. Advertisement
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