Facebook is facing a surge of deepfake videos and fake news reports targeting Canadian political figures, including former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney. A network of over 25 accounts, many with Canadian-themed identities, has circulated ads linking to fraudulent articles featuring Carney, Elon Musk, and local news anchors.
The campaign emerges as Facebook continues to block legitimate news in Canada, creating a vacuum exploited by scammers. A digital literacy coalition reports that 25% of Canadians recently encountered misleading content imitating real news outlets. The incident raises growing concerns ahead of the federal election.
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