A monthly newsletter on disinformation trends in Bangladesh
GenAI Storms Bangladesh’s Pre-Election Campaigns
A surge of AI-generated political campaign videos has emerged on Bangladeshi social media ahead of the national elections. Created using tools like Veo, these synthetic clips feature fictional voters endorsing all major political parties, often without disclosing their artificial nature. Experts warn that this lack of transparency blurs the line between genuine voter sentiment and manipulated narratives, raising urgent ethical and electoral concerns.
“See ads, get money” scam drives traffic to fraudulent websites through Facebook ads
Dozens of websites claiming to offer daily income in exchange for simple tasks—like viewing ads—are operating across Bangladesh, promoted aggressively through Facebook ads. These platforms ask users to register and pay upfront, promising daily returns. In reality, they pay back nothing.
Silent Push
Bellingcat
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