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A fake poll by Median Strategies falsely claimed L.A. Mayor Karen Bass was crushing her opponent—complete with fabricated support from a fringe candidate—and even fooled her own campaign. The stunt, framed as a “short-term social experiment,” was quickly debunked after the site went dark, sparking fears of AI-fueled misinformation and raising suspicions of a “pump and dump” scheme in election betting markets. Political teams are now on high alert to verify every source, reminding us all that in today’s digital age, skepticism and fact-checking aren’t optional—they’re essential.

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