Conspiracy theories falsely link wildfires to ‘smart cities’
An aerial image shows destroyed homes and businesses along Front Street in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii on August 10, 2023. Disinformation about deadly wildfires in the United States and Canada has run rampant across social media, with posts falsely blaming coordinated arson, lasers—and plans to develop “smart cities.” Allegations
Becki Byron
September 9, 2023