They only promote a pro-government agendaU.S. journalists have uncovered over 3,000 fake social media accounts and bots that promote a “good” image of the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. It is assumed that the Chinese authorities are behind them. Discuss -2022″ alt=”China accused of using bots to create a “good” image of the 2022 Olympics” China accused of using bots to create a “good” image images of the 2022 Olympics />
As journalists explained, the Chinese present the last Olympics as “an unprecedented success, a celebration of sports and political harmony.” At the same time, the country is trying to hide all the uncomfortable moments. For example, Twitter talked about beautiful venues for competitions, accounts admired the mascot of the Games – the panda Bing Dwen Dwen. Journalists saw that at least 861 such accounts were registered after December 1.
After an investigation, Twitter has suspended several hundred fake accounts. “This story points to widespread censorship and manipulation of public opinion, and is political,” writes one activist.
Source: TJ