Reporters Without Borders says the “fake content industry” has increased “volatility” in its global press freedom rankings

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Press Gazette / Bron Maher / May 3

“The World Press Freedom Index shows an enormous volatility in situations, with major rises and falls and unprecedented changes, such as Brazil’s 18-place rise and Senegal’s 31-place fall. This instability is the result of an increased aggressiveness on the part of the authorities in many countries and a growing animosity towards journalists on social media and in the physical world.” —