Tag: online manipulation
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Accusations Hit Portland Communications Over Favourable Wikipedia Edits
Overview of the Allegations A prominent public relations firm, Portland Communications, has been accused of orchestrating edits to Wikipedia pages to cast their clients in a more favorable light. The claims center on the firm, which was founded by Tim Allan—the long-time adviser associated with Keir Starmer’s communications team—being linked to actions intended to shape…
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Drug War Critic Priest Faces Coordinated Smear Campaign
Background: A Priest in the Crosshairs of a Controversial Debate A Catholic priest in the Philippines, who has become a vocal advocate for victims of the drug war, is at the center of a coordinated smear campaign spreading across several social media platforms. The attack comes amid ongoing national debates over law and order, human…
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Philippines Drug War Critic Priest Targeted by Coordinated Smear Campaign
Overview: A Priest in the Crosshairs of a Digital Smear In Manila and beyond, a Catholic priest who publicly advocates for drug war victims has become the focal point of a calculated online attack. Dozens of social media accounts appeared to push identical messages, replicate suspicious commenting patterns, and deploy AI-generated content to discredit him.…