Anonymity, Amplified: Should Influence Come with ID?

Deepfakes. AI-generated propaganda. Anonymous accounts reaching millions in minutes.In this episode of Byte of Truth, host Sébastien Deschamps explores a bold new idea from Cambridge researchers: tiered anonymity for social media. Think of it as a traffic-light system for online identity — pseudonyms for everyday users, ID checks for influencers, and full-blown fact-checking for viral accounts.We dive into why this might be the most balanced response yet to the chaos of misinformation — one that preserves privacy while demanding accountability from those with the most digital reach.Is it the end of online freedom? Or the start of smarter speech?Tune in for the insights. Stay for the big questions.David Khachaturov, , Roxanne Schnyder, and Robert Mullins. "Governments Should Mandate Tiered Anonymity on Social-Media Platforms to Counter Deepfakes and LLM-Driven Mass Misinformation." (2025).#AI #Deepfakes #DigitalPolicy #SocialMedia #FreeSpeech #ByteOfTruth