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Social media-savvy, young swing voters are emerging as a key demographic for political parties and some digital platformers are trying to curb the adverse impact of disinformation and fake news on Generation Z by sharing tips ahead of Sunday's general election.

Around 20 junior high and high school students participated in a recent workshop held in Tokyo designed to help them understand the importance of knowing where information comes from and accessing primary sources, as the emergence of deepfakes has made things complicated.

The participants, working in groups, discussed how to determine whether information is reliable, using real-life examples such as an image created by generative artificial intelligence, a composite made from multiple photos, and misleading edits and content. They also learned about the risks posed by fake accounts.

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According to a survey conducted by LY Corp., the operator of the Line messaging app and organizer of the event, 87 percent of the respondents said they believed they had seen and heard disinformation or misinformation while 54 percent said they may have been influenced by such information. Some 88 percent pointed to a lack of efforts to raise awareness of, and provide information on, disinformation and misinformation.

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While major parties count on the benefits of social media, they are also alarmed by their negative side. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has requested platform operators to respond swiftly if asked to delete harmful information in the run-up to the nationwide election.

"Fake news has become a social issue," said Narumichi Oyama, a manager at LY.

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