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United Kingdom
Future lead on counter-disinformation CDU bolsters technical capabilities

The UK's Counter Disinformation Unit, part of the DCMS, will soon be equipped with a digital platform using artificial intelligence. With the support of the private sector, it is set to become the leader in countering information offensives from foreign states. [...]

Published on 06.06.2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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