In Germany, disinformation has been spreading online since October using misleading images and videos linked to Christmas markets to incite hatred against Muslims. According to public broadcaster Tagesschau, old or unrelated footage, including Syrian celebrations in Berlin, Mainz, Essen, and Stuttgart, was falsely presented as recent incidents at Christmas markets. Experts warn the manipulated content, including AI-generated images, aims to fuel Islamophobic narratives during the holiday season, when public sentiment is more easily influenced
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