The fake news organizations, experts say, represent a technological leap in the Kremlin’s efforts to spread false and misleading narratives.

D.C. Weekly, the New York News Daily, the Chicago Chronicle and a newer sister publication, the Miami Chronicle.

In fact, they are not local news organizations at all. They are Russian creations, researchers and government officials say, meant to mimic actual news organizations to push Kremlin propaganda by interspersing it among an at-times odd mix of stories about crime, politics and culture.

  • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    7 months ago

    For what it’s worth, it’s great to hear that you guys are doing your best to stay on top of this stuff. I appreciate it, and I’m sure the vast majority of the community does as well.