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Trump Allies Help Bolsonaro Sow Doubt in Brazil’s Elections

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Trump Allies Help Bolsonaro Sow Doubt in Brazil’s ElectionsWith his poll numbers falling, President Jair Bolsonaro is already questioning the legitimacy of next year’s election. He has help from the United States.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Jack Nicas Powered by WPeMatico

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Brazil’s Far-Right Disinformation Pushers Find a Safe Space on Telegram

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Brazil’s Far-Right Disinformation Pushers Find a Safe Space on TelegramIn a social media ecosystem facing mounting pressure to combat fake news and polarization, Telegram is the most permissive disseminator of content — and disinformation.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Ernesto Londoño, Flávia Milhorance and Jack Nicas Powered by WPeMatico

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What Happened When Facebook Employees Warned About Election Misinformation

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What Happened When Facebook Employees Warned About Election MisinformationCompany documents show that the social network’s employees repeatedly raised red flags about the spread of misinformation and conspiracies before and after the contested November vote.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Ryan Mac and Sheera Frenkel Powered by WPeMatico

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Germany Struggles to Stop Online Abuse Ahead of Election

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Germany Struggles to Stop Online Abuse Ahead of ElectionDespite having one of the world’s toughest laws against online hate speech and harassment, Germany has struggled to contain toxic content ahead of its Sept. 26 election.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Adam Satariano Powered by WPeMatico

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How Anti-Asian Activity Online Set the Stage for Real-World Violence

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How Anti-Asian Activity Online Set the Stage for Real-World ViolenceOn platforms such as Telegram and 4chan, racist memes and posts about Asian-Americans have created fear and dehumanization.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Davey Alba Powered by WPeMatico

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Epoch Media Casts Wider Net to Spread Its Message Online

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Epoch Media Casts Wider Net to Spread Its Message OnlineThe company’s ties to more than a dozen sites illustrate how conservative media companies are branching out after Facebook and Twitter began stiffer policing of false information.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Davey Alba Powered by WPeMatico

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Parler, a Social Network That Attracted Trump Fans, Returns Online

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Parler, a Social Network That Attracted Trump Fans, Returns OnlineAfter being cut off by Amazon and other tech giants, Parler worked for weeks to find a way to get back on the internet.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Jack Nicas Powered by WPeMatico

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Parler CEO John Matze Says He Was Fired

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Parler CEO John Matze Says He Was FiredJohn Matze, who led the social media platform that was popular with conservatives, said he recently disagreed with one of the site’s backers, Rebekah Mercer.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Kellen Browning Powered by WPeMatico

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Are Telegram and Signal the Next Misinformation Hot Spots?

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Are Telegram and Signal the Next Misinformation Hot Spots?Telegram and Signal, the encrypted services that keep conversations confidential, are increasingly popular. Our tech columnists discuss whether this could get ugly.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Brian X. Chen and Kevin Roose Powered by WPeMatico

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How the Biden Administration Can Help Solve Our Reality Crisis

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How the Biden Administration Can Help Solve Our Reality CrisisThese steps, experts say, could prod more people to abandon the scourge of hoaxes and lies.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Kevin Roose Powered by WPeMatico

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