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AI-driven bot network trying to help Trump win US election (www.dw.com)

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Cross-posted from "AI-driven bot network trying to help Trump win US election" by @[email protected] in [email protected]

Summary

Researcher Elise Thomas uncovered a network of AI-driven bots on X (formerly Twitter) promoting Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

The bots, which sometimes inadvertently reveal their AI origins, were identified through telltale signs like outdated hashtags and accidental “refusals.” The accounts, many of which were blue check-verified, act as amplifiers for central “originator” accounts.

Though suspended by X after Thomas reported them, the network highlights the potential of AI to automate disinformation, making it challenging to attribute and detect such operations in future elections.

If anyone didn't see this coming, I would like to know what the property taxes are like on the rock you're living under.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

I happen with facebook the last time, no news here.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

I know I'm welcoming a shitstorm for saying this, but there's been some evidence of this sort of thing pushing the blue side as well during previous elections. I believe it was found to just be general election interference and dissent sowing by Russia.