Posted on 07/03/2024 3:29:59 AM PDT by Timber Rattler
A network of Russia-based websites masquerading as local American newspapers is pumping out fake stories as part of an AI-powered operation that is increasingly targeting the US election, a BBC investigation can reveal.
A former Florida police officer who relocated to Moscow is one of the key figures behind it.
It would have been a bombshell report - if it were true.
Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, allegedly bought a rare Bugatti Tourbillon sports car for 4.5m euros ($4.8m; £3.8m) while visiting Paris for D-Day commemorations in June. The source of the funds was supposedly American military aid money.
The story appeared on an obscure French website just days ago - and was swiftly debunked.
Experts pointed out strange anomalies on the invoice posted online. A whistleblower cited in the story appeared only in an oddly edited video that may have been artificially created. Bugatti issued a sharp denial, calling it "fake news", and its Paris dealership threatened legal action against the people behind the false story.
But before the truth could even get its shoes on, the lie had gone viral. Influencers had already picked up the false story and spread it widely.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
So you’re still reposting the debunked lie?
The ham handed propaganda from both sides is pathetic.
President Zelensky Is Not A Billionaire. So How Much Is He Worth?
Ever the liar, you pollute FR with your lies even in the article which demonstrates it’s a lie.
Fake Americans tout Fake Ukranian news
Why would I believe anything printed in the BBC?
“ How about we seize Russian assets first to stop Russia meddling and invading other countries? Then the raison d’être for foreign assistance is removed.
If Russia hadn’t invaded Ukraine we wouldn’t need to send aid or seize Russia’s assets.”
How is that any of our business? Many here lived through the Cold War and still believe the propaganda. Look how easily they were able to sell “Russia, Russia, Russia!”. There are people in power today who would have millions killed to avoid discovery.
Anyway, Olena the bimbo doesn't need a bunch of Biden's loser minions to cover for her greedy reputation.
I mean, who cares? Maybe dead Uke men or their wives who are eating taters in shelled out swallers while Olena is hobnobbing in Paris with Macron's gramma.
No money changed hands, it was a gift!
What a coincidence! I feel the same way about anything you post.
French documents not in proper French, badly done AI videos, and premade websites that have the instructions for pro-Russian propaganda on the templates.
Naturally, the other side will talk about anything other than how much of a poorly done fake this is.
Its going to be a fun day with this.
Most people who buy a “supercar” buy it as a status symbol. If they ever attempted to drive it to it’s full potential, they would crash, and burn, and die. People have no clue how much driving skill is required. Find a professional race car driver, and ask them how hard it is to drive a Formula 1 car. Same idea.
Do all you religious whackjobs wallow in war?
My point exactly. Too many people buy expensive vehicles based solely on the price. I can’t count the number of people I’ve seen driving Jeep Rubicons who look like they would be lost if they had to change a tire, much less actually disconnect the sway-bar and take the thing up the actual Rubicon trail. Same goes for supercars and high-performance vehicles which were obviously bought simply because they were the most expensive thing on the lot.
Well, I admit to being confused about this. Assuming the car was actually purchased & it was not from American military funds, but personal funds....why would they need money from outside sources if they could afford such an expensive car?
So you're smearing devout Christians now?
It wasn't. That was a another Russian-propagated lie.
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