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Back to EpisodesLondon's Mayor Warns of Fake News Flood
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Londons Mayor Sadiq Khan warns of a surge in fake news portraying the city as dangerous, with a 150-200% increase in posts and a 350% jump in migration stories. Organized groups, including far-right UK groups and foreign accounts, are spreading misinformation, with one Vietnamese group reaching over a million followers. Social media platforms like TikTok, Meta, and Telegram are combating coordinated fakes and violent calls, but Khan demands more transparency and stronger regulation.
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