#Elections in Romania: #Russia’s Attempts to #Manipulate #Democracy
In April 2025–May 2025, Russia actively interfered in Romania’s presidential elections by promoting pro-Kremlin candidate Gheorghe Simion.
Using Telegram, X, and Facebook, Russian propaganda pushed narratives about “European elites usurping power” and Romania’s supposed “loss of sovereignty.” Disinformation also targeted neighboring Moldova—falsely accusing President Maia Sandu of interference.
“A #Japanese transport ministry raid found #Toyota – along with #Mazda, #Honda and #Suzuki – submitted inaccurate #SafetyData and used specifically modified vehicles to #manipulate crash-test results.
Production resumed in September 2024 after the vehicles were retested and Toyota apologised – but this may have been the catalyst for the car maker dropping them from their range, the ageing models to be effectively replaced by the new-generation #Corolla that launched in 2018.”
#Australia / #cars <https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-corolla-axio-and-fielder-models-dropped-in-japan/>
@JMacfie Or use Qwant a french privacy first search engine. #ExitGoogle #manipulate
Ukraine Daily summary - Saturday, January 25 2025
Russian army failing to outflank Pokrovsk -- More than 50 explosions as Massive drone strike targets Russian refinery, plants -- Trump accuses Russia of stealing plans for US hypersonic missile -- Victory means restoring territorial integrity as Merz reaffirms support for Ukraine ahead of elections -- and more“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
The theory says that most social Internet activity today is artificial and designed to #manipulate humans for #engagement.
#ai #deadinternettheory #socialmedia
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