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Russia Uses Bots to Amplify Fake US Election Videos Targeting Democrats

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This report reveals that a state-backed campaign named Matryoshka is using an army of bots to inflate view counts of fabricated videos related to US elections. The campaign specifically targets Democrats, creating a false impression of widespread popularity for these misleading stories. This tactic highlights ongoing concerns about foreign interference in democratic processes through digital manipulation.

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