Influencers are very feared actors of factcheckers as disinformation takes on a very important magnitude on social networks. Their large audience allows them to disseminate information to a large audience, potentially participating in an increase in the spread of fake-news.
Jakson Hinkle is an American influencer and political commentator, popular on networks. On X (ex-Twitter), its account displays nearly 2.5 million subscribers. At 25, he has become one of the main providers of false information on Senegal, but also on topical subjects such as war between Israel and Hamas
A notorious disinformator
The young man knows by heart the codes of influence. For the modest sum of $ 3, anyone can give visibility to their tweets and help them "fight propagandists". The influencer joined to " Trumpism " and fervent support from Russia, uses his X account to propagate, deliberately and fully assumed, false information.
Does he seek to disseminate this information to be heard? Could it be his livelihood?
It is clear that at present, disinformation has become a formidable weapon. It is a tool in wartime which is used to discredit the opponent. This practice, formerly known as propaganda or disappointment, has existed since the dawn of time. In the digital age, it becomes a recurring problem in the face of the rise of social networks (X, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
Jakson Hinkle therefore applies a disinformation strategy in order to attract crowds and encourage the population to subscribe. He takes advantage of the system and news to earn money on the back of his community.
Twitter and certification
Accounts like Jackson Hinkle: there is a multitude. X makes it possible to obtain a "blue check" which means "certified account". This option makes accounts even more credible in the eyes of other subscribers and allows you to gain visibility.
There are nevertheless two versions of certified accounts. The first, when the account is considered notable in the category of news, government, entertainment or other specific field. The second, meaning that the person is subscribed to Twitter Blue. In summary, anyone can get this "digital fashion accessory". It is therefore important not to trust this lozeng.
Caution in the face of disinformation concerns the whole population. Anyone is likely to start from false content without being aware of it. It is therefore important to learn at best and be sure of the information circulating on the networks.
