Secret Experiment in Alabama Senate Race Imitated Russian Tactics

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/19/us/alabama-senate-roy-jones-russia.html
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Secret Experiment in Alabama Senate Race Imitated Russian Tactics

This article from The New York Times discusses the failed Senate campaign of Roy Moore in Alabama and the possible influence of Russian social media accounts during the election. It explores allegations that a sophisticated disinformation campaign was launched to aid Moore's candidacy in 2017. The article highlights the role of a research group called New Knowledge and their report on the matter, which uncovered a misinformation operation on social media that sought to divide Republican voters and boost Moore's chances. It also touches on the broader issue of foreign interference in American elections. The article concludes by emphasizing the ongoing investigation into the matter and the implications it holds for future elections.

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This article from The New York Times discusses the failed Senate campaign of Roy Moore in Alabama and the possible influence of Russian social media accounts during the election. It explores allegations that a sophisticated disinformation campaign was launched to aid Moore's candidacy in 2017. The article highlights the role of a research group called New Knowledge and their report on the matter, which uncovered a misinformation operation on social media that sought to divide Republican voters and boost Moore's chances. It also touches on the broader issue of foreign interference in American elections. The article concludes by emphasizing the ongoing investigation into the matter and the implications it holds for future elections.

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