Cheap bots overwhelm platforms despite years of detection promises: NATO experiment exposes persistent failures in social media defenses as commercial manipulation services thrive at scale across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X. https://ppc.land/cheap-bots-overwhelm-platforms-despite-years-of-detection-promises/ #SocialMedia #Bots #CyberSecurity #NATO #DigitalManipulation

Elon Musk Announces ‘Mainipulated Media’ Label on X Images https://petapixel.com/2026/01/29/elon-musk-announces-mainipulated-media-label-on-x-images/ #digitalmanipulation #imagemanipulation #Technology #madewithai #elonmusk #ailabel #twitter #News #grok #xai #x

#analogphotography #digitalmanipulation #cutup #holga #photomanipulation #surrealphotography #pacificocean #lincolncityoregon #beachphotography #sunset #apocalyptic

Rising Apocalypse

NPPA ‘Emphatically Opposes’ White House’s Manipulation of Journalistic Images https://petapixel.com/2026/01/23/nppa-emphatically-opposes-white-houses-manipulation-of-press-images/ #nationalpressphotographersassociation #digitalmanipulation #imagemanipulation #photomanipulation #digitallyaltered #thewhitehouse #manipulated #Culture #twitter #News #nppa #Law #x

The White House Publishes Manipulated Photo of Protester Being Arrested https://petapixel.com/2026/01/23/the-white-house-publishes-manipulated-photo-of-protester-being-arrested/ #digitalmanipulation #imagemanipulation #photomanipulation #digitallyaltered #Post-Processing #thewhitehouse #manipulated #twitter #News #x

Could ChatGPT convince you to buy something? Threat of manipulation looms as AI companies gear up to sell ads
#Tech #AI #ChatGPT #AIAds #BigTech #DigitalManipulation #TechEthics #DataPrivacy #SurveillanceCapitalism #OpenAI #TechNews #Manipulation #The14
https://the-14.com/could-chatgpt-convince-you-to-buy-something-threat-of-manipulation-looms-as-ai-companies-gear-up-to-sell-ads/

AI chatbots used inaccurate information to change people's political opinions, study finds 🤖📰📊

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#AIchatbots #Misinformation #PoliticalOpinions #StudyFindings #DigitalManipulation https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-chatbots-used-inaccurate-information-change-political-opinions-stud-rcna247085
Reenviado desde Science News
(https://t.me/experienciainterdimensional/9767)

The FBI is warning about virtual kidnapping scams using altered proof-of-life images sourced from public social media to pressure families into ransom payments.

These manipulated photos often contain subtle inconsistencies and are paired with urgency tactics such as timed messages.

Key precautions include establishing family code words, verifying contact with loved ones, and documenting any suspicious images or communication.

Source: https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA251205

💬 What are the most effective ways to help families identify manipulated media quickly?
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#InfoSec #CyberSafety #DigitalManipulation #ScamAwareness #VirtualKidnapping #FraudPrevention #PublicSafety #SecurePractices #TechNadu

The Puzzle Scam Evolves Again – Now It’s Everywhere

https://jaimedavid.blog/2025/11/15/00/10/17/analysis/jaimedavid327/8127/the-puzzle-scam-evolves-again-now-its-everywhere/

Paper on #DarkPatterns and #AddictiveDesigns by Xin Ye: How manipulative digital interfaces and algorithmic systems undermine autonomy and exploit attention. Proposes key regulatory reforms in EU law.
Read here: https://doi.org/10.34669/wi.wjds/5.3.2
#DigitalManipulation #UX #AttentionEconomy #DSA #GDPR #ConsumerProtection @Weizenbaum_Institut

🤖 New Study: AI Is More Persuasive Than People

#AI #Ethics #DigitalManipulation #TechStudy #TheInternetIsCrack #Fediverse #HumanNature

ICYMI: Google's AI Overviews face significant spam problem: A concerning pattern of manipulation threatens Google's most prominent AI feature. https://ppc.land/googles-ai-overviews-face-significant-spam-problem/ #GoogleAI #SpamProblem #AIOverviews #DigitalManipulation #TechNews

🔎 🚨 Gurhan Kiziloz: Influence, Controversy & Digital Manipulation?
New findings suggest Gurhan Kiziloz may be involved in online reputation manipulation. What’s the truth behind the name? Read the full report now.
🔗 https://cybercriminal.com/threats/gurhan-kiziloz

#GurhanKiziloz #Lanistar #CyberCrime #ReputationManagement #DigitalManipulation #FraudAlert #TrendingNow #StayInformed

@randahl Innovation, the Musk Way:
According to a new lawsuit, Teslas are allegedly overcounting mileage to expire warranties faster.
Some build reliable cars – others write algorithms to simulate wear and tear.

Who needs trust when you can scale deception?

#Tesla #WarrantyGate #DigitalManipulation #ConsumerRights #MadeInSiliconValley