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The British government has unveiled plans for a new agency to counter supposed disinformation, sparking censorship and surveillance concerns.
The British government has unveiled plans for a new agency to counter supposed disinformation, sparking censorship and surveillance concerns. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence, aimed at countering alleged foreign disinformation and “information attacks.” The center will collaborate with intelligence agencies, law enforcement, and social media platforms to address what the government characterizes as threats, using Russia as the main pretext. DETAIL: Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly this week, Burnham described the initiative as a response to foreign campaigns spreading “distorted and untrue” narratives, which he…Open