How Biden’s Stumbles Collided With a Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory
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How Biden’s Stumbles Collided With a Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory

Some far-right commentators have long argued that Democratic Party elites were plotting to replace President Biden. Now those commentators say they’ll be proved correct.
U.S. and Allies Target Russian Bots Working to Spread Propaganda
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U.S. and Allies Target Russian Bots Working to Spread Propaganda

Intelligence officials from three countries flagged a Russian influence campaign that used artificial intelligence to create nearly 1,000 fake accounts on the social media platform X.
Is Xenophobia on Chinese Social Media Teaching Real-World Hate?
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Is Xenophobia on Chinese Social Media Teaching Real-World Hate?

Violent attacks on foreigners have prompted a debate about extreme nationalism online in a country that heavily censors information the government bans.