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Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Today we speak to a member of a “meme factory” in Indonesia who is busy trading outrage about Australian politics online as Facebook’s owner, Meta, pays for her efforts. Another exclusive story reveals that Chinese officials have raised serious…
In a unique segment of the media landscape, a woman from Indonesia is working in a "meme factory" on Facebook's parent company, Meta's payroll. Her job involves generating outrage about Australian politics online, a practice she engages in for the financial rewards Meta offers.
Meanwhile, Chinese officials have expressed grave concern over the circumstances surrounding the death of a Chinese citizen in a Melbourne detention centre operated by a US prison firm. Documents have surfaced indicating that a suicide warning had been issued to the woman prior to her death, raising questions about the adequacy of the monitoring and care provided.
In a different vein, reports suggest that cash-for-clicks economics is driving workers in Indonesia's "buzzer" economy to churn out outrage online. This phenomenon, while not politically motivated, is fueled by the financial incentives provided by Meta for generating engagement on social media.
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