UK fake news sites spread Russian propaganda targeting US firm Sarn in Ukraine, prompting calls for transparency reform.

Fake news websites registered in the UK are allegedly disseminating disinformation about Western companies in Ukraine, particularly targeting the US firm Sarn with false accusations of arms trafficking and fraud. This suspected Russian propaganda operation has sparked calls for legal reforms to require ownership transparency for UK news sites. Linguistic analysis suggests AI-generated content with ties to Russian involvement, amidst a rise in online disinformation related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

September 22, 2024
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