As Türkiye's important May 14 vote is just around the corner and with several fake news campaigns already in motion, Turkish officials and voters are concerned about social media manipulation impacting the election
This combination of photos shows logos of Twitter, top left; Snapchat, top right; Facebook, bottom left; and TikTok. / Photo: AP
As the important May 14 vote is just a few days away, Turkish officials and voters are concerned about social media manipulation impacting the elections.A recent fake news campaign about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's health created confusion, and it only subsided after an official statement from the Directorate of Communications for clarity.
These troll armies have been accused of not only spreading disinformation but also inciting hate against ethnic groups while at the same time manipulating perception regarding the integrity of the ballot box.
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