Hey everyone! 🚨 A fresh Asahi Shimbun investigation has uncovered some eye-opening details about Japan's biggest crowdsourcing hub, CrowdWorks. Apparently, this year a single contractor posted at least 14 recruitment ads to hire creators for short videos praising Japan and targeting China. 🤯
How does it work?
- Over the past year, one contractor posted at least 14 ads hunting for content explicitly aimed at 'criticizing China'.
- Videos were produced by freelance creators or generated by AI to maximize sensational impact.
- There's even a pay-for-play setup: buying likes, comments and reposts to inflate engagement figures.
The result? A blur between real public opinion and manufactured hype. Many netizens are asking: Who's really behind these narratives? Is this just a marketing ploy, or are political forces quietly shaping online chatter?
Why should you care?
- Short videos rule our feeds – from TikTok to Instagram Reels – so understanding the backstory helps us spot when content is propaganda rather than genuine opinion.
- In our hyper-connected Asia – from Tokyo to Jakarta to Bengaluru – it's key to think critically about what we watch and share.
Next time you see a hot take that feels too polished or pushes a one-sided message, keep your radar on. 🕵️♀️ Check the creator, look for sponsorship tags, and ask: 'Is this genuine or just paid noise?'
Stay savvy, stay informed, and let's keep our online spaces real. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
