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A YouTube video falsely claiming a Sydney attack survivor used makeup to fake his injuries — and suggesting the massacre was a false flag — is still live, despite being flagged as hate speech. Google’s rep admitted it passed internal review by senior staff, sparking outrage during a government antisemitism inquiry. The survivor testified about relentless online harassment, including AI-generated lies that distorted his trauma. This case exposes a glaring gap in how platforms handle misinformation targeting real victims — and the real-world harm it can cause.

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