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by OpticalWindows 2092 days ago
Targeted disinformation.

Imagine being able to compile the cheapest pressure point for everyone in the world using surveillance and then exploiting it on a industrial scale. Most modern surveillance is in a legally ambiguous area of the law.

In theory you can target anyone with habitual use of a computer or with friends who use computers a lot for very cheap.

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Targeted disinformation from ads was much less effective than widespread disinformation from paid shills.
Yes but most influencers gain an audience through social networking.
Which also isn't targeted disinformation.