Kazakhstan’s disinformation call coming from inside the house
Authorities turn to outdated tactics: loyal media, and quiet intimidation, as AI-generated hoaxes and grassroots distrust outpace the state’s attempts to control the narrative.
He stands bolt upright in front of a blank wall and a flag of Kazakhstan, his face set like stone.
His voice is measured but off, his expression flat. His words about a contentious World War II-themed parade land with an uncanny thud.
It looks like an official statement. But the video is a fake, generated …
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