Ji Young is an undergraduate pursuing the social sciences at the University of Toronto, intending to focus her studies in International Relations, Sociology, and Public Policy. Alongside her work with the NATO Association of Canada, she is also a researcher for the UofT HanVoice Chapter, where she analyzes systemic human rights issues and produces reputable content that strengthens Canadian engagement and overall public understanding of a system of absolute, centralized, and hereditary totalitarianism- North Korea. Ji Young is also curious about the implications and catastrophes on the political climate from the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), more specifically, how this second phase of the industrial revolution will shape the political identity of future generations and the legitimacy of war.
Centre For Disinformation Studies

Spamouflage in Canada: How Targeted Disinformation Undermines Democracy

Two years have passed since Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Canada, which detects foreign interference and disinformation, identified the first Spamouflage campaign. First detected in 2023, the Spamouflage campaign refers to a covert disinformation operation that relies on networks of newly created or hijacked social media accounts, frequently seen to amplify narratives aligned with PRC (People’s Read More…