IDC Government Insights report: Broad propaganda penetration is achieved by following a specific set of steps. Generators of false news use large networks of pop-up news sites and bot networks to help echo sentiments and increase pass-along rates. AI-augmented systems have boosted the production and penetration of propaganda, but AI will become an important tool for combating the flow of false information. Government agencies should monitor news that mentions their department or subject area. Citizen outreach is needed to help people understand how propaganda manipulates emotions.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/03/04/global-disinformation-engines/