Dr. Thomas Schmidt
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September 25, 2025“Industrial-Scale Manipulation”: Report Details How Bot Networks Are Boosting the Far-Right on TikTok in Germany
A new report says bot networks are hijacking TikTok in Germany to boost far-right AfD content, distorting public opinion with fake engagement and extremist hate speech.
September 22, 2025Why Transparent Ads Under the DSA Matter for Stopping Online Fraud
Strong ad transparency, as required by the DSA, is essential to stop scams in real time, trace who was targeted, and hold platforms accountable.