Disinformation similar to the pro-Russian “Matryoshka” campaign is emerging on Bluesky, using deepfakes and fake profiles to spread pro-Russian messages, prompting calls for more proactive action from the platform.

  • fuckingkangaroos@lemm.ee
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    23 hours ago

    The Fediverse is terrible at handling misinformation, maybe its biggest flaw. The budget is precisely $0 and it shows.

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      20 hours ago

      Misinformation shouldn’t be a main concern of the internet.

      Whenever you go on the internet you should instead get a big “EVERYTHING ON THE INTERNET IS A LIE” disclaimer in your face.

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        4 hours ago

        It’s easier to limit wrong information than how critical mass can understand information

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          1 hour ago

          It gives a false sense of trust. If you trust everything on the internet, you’ll trust everything on the internet.