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The battle against misinformation and disinformation campaigns: Is your police department prepared?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced social media platforms have significantly amplified the spread of misinformation and disinformation, posing critical challenges for police agencies. Misinformation and disinformation are increasingly weaponized, often by state-sponsored actors, leading to public unrest that demands police intervention. The police must act proactively to counter this.