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The Guardian — AI · September 24, 2026 · On the brief until October 8, 2026

How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation spreads division and despair

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Generating deceptive content and repeating poisoned falsehoods

Hostile networks and online influencers are using deepfakes, cloned news sites, and data poisoning to spread false narratives. In response, British officials announced a dedicated national agency to counter these digital operations. Media professionals and researchers must now look beyond single posts to study network infrastructure and brand impersonation.

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State efforts to counter foreign disinformation networks trigger unresolved debates about speech rights and government control over public discussion.

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