Fake Images and Misinformation Fuel Violence and Protests in Los Angeles
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During protests in Los Angeles, false images and conspiracy theories spread rapidly online, fueled by disinformation aimed at inciting outrage and discrediting the protests, with false claims about violence, organized provocations, and political conspiracies, including foreign influence.
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