The Real Network Futurology

The Future of Fake Social Media

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Recently social media has been redefined by the massive spike in fake news, fake accounts, and general manipulation of the core message to suit specific agendas. The #Guptabots are a case in point, run out of India and spilling their vile evil across the social media channels. The team speaks to Andrew Fraser to get a better handle on what's going on.
8 Nov 2017 English South Africa Technology

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