How China is using ‘spamouflage’ to influence US voters

The transcript discusses a large-scale online influence operation called Spam a Flash, linked to the Chinese government. This operation uses fake accounts to spread divisive content on social media platforms like TikTok and X, aiming to influence US political discourse ahead of the 2024 elections. Graphica, a social media analytics firm, has been tracking this operation since 2019. The operation's goal is not to sway election outcomes but to promote negative narratives about the US. Despite attempts to appear authentic, these accounts show signs of coordination and use stock images. The operation is attributed to Chinese state-linked actors based on open-source indicators and assessments from companies like Meta.

What evidence supports the attribution of the operation to Chinese state-linked actors?

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What was the content focus of the TikTok account that gained significant views?

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