<ul><li>Google has identified a coordinated network of inauthentic news sites operated by four digital public relations firms.</li><li>The network, known as Glassbridge, includes Chinese companies Shanghai Haixun Technology and Shenzhen Bowen Media, which were found disseminating pro-China content while pretending to be independent media outlets.</li><li>Google has blocked over 1,000 of these sites for violating policies on editorial transparency and deceptive behavior.</li><li>The Glassbridge network used sophisticated tactics to mimic legitimate local news outlets and target diverse audiences across different regions.</li></ul>

Google identifies coordinated network of inauthentic news sites in Glassbridge investigation

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