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https://archive.is/1rJXl :

Revealed: US spy operation that manipulates social media | Technology | The Guardian

'It is unclear whether a persona management programme would contravene UK law. '

'The MoD refused to say whether it had been involved in the development of persona management programmes, saying: "We don't comment on cyber capability."'

'The discovery that the US military is developing false online personalities – known to users of social media as "sock puppets" – could also encourage other governments, private companies and non-government organisations to do the same. '

'However, this would apply only if a website or social network could be shown to have suffered "prejudice" as a result. '

'It would not disclose whether the multiple persona project is already in operation or discuss any related contracts. '

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