Investigation reveals "Spamouflage" bot operation amplifying Chinese state-backed narratives on cryptocurrency platform.

An investigation by Voice of America and Taiwan's DoubleThink Lab has uncovered a disinformation campaign named "Spamouflage," involving over 1,000 bot-operated cryptocurrency accounts on platform X. These accounts amplify Chinese state-backed narratives on issues like COVID-19 and human rights, aiming to reshape global perceptions. The operation is linked to prominent cryptocurrency figures and seeks to influence Western discourse favorably toward Beijing.

October 29, 2024
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