A University of Cambridge analysis reveals how cheap SMS text message verification to create online accounts fuels global influence and manipulation campaigns (Clive Cookson/Financial Times)
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- A recent analysis from the University of Cambridge highlights how inexpensive SMS text message verification is being exploited to create online accounts, which in turn fuels global influence and manipulation campaigns. This method allows for the rapid proliferation of fake accounts, impacting various online platforms and social media dynamics.
- The findings underscore the vulnerabilities in current online verification processes, raising concerns about the integrity of digital identities and the potential for misuse in orchestrating misinformation and influence operations on a global scale.
- This issue reflects broader trends in the tech landscape, where advancements in AI and automation, as seen in other sectors, are creating new challenges for regulation and ethical standards. The ongoing debates about the balance between innovation and oversight are increasingly relevant as the implications of such verification methods become more pronounced.
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