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French Response: Can French govt’s social media tool fight disinformation effectively?
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(From left) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot attending the G-7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting during the 62nd Munich Security Conference on Feb 14.
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- France's Foreign Ministry launched "French Response" on X (formerly Twitter) in Sept 2025 to aggressively combat disinformation and ridicule critics, making it unique in Europe.
- This shift was driven by advanced AI deepfakes and US criticism under Trump, requiring France to "retaliate" and protect its image.
- Operating 24/7, "French Response" swiftly rebuts and ridicule those who peddle false information., though credibility remain ongoing challenges.
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LONDON – It is cheeky and sometimes even downright provocative.
At first glance, it is also hardly unusual: The “French Response” account on social media platform X resembles millions of others on the site previously known as Twitter. All are seeking attention, and most rely on spicy language to attract likes.
