Mayor's £7m plan tackles online 'lies' about London (opens original article in a new tab)

Mayor of London launches £7m campaign to counter online disinformation depicting the city as dangerous or in decline, targeting global social media audiences.

• Mayor of London allocates £7m to combat online disinformation about the city
• Campaign targets social media users in Europe, US, and Asia to counter negative portrayals
• Report indicates significant increase in social media posts depicting London as dangerous or in decline
• AI-generated content and false narratives about London's safety and governance are part of the disinformation efforts
• Critics argue mayor should focus on real issues like crime rather than disinformation campaign