Tag

Social Media Manipulation

All articles tagged with #social media manipulation

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Foreign bot networks amplified the Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy

A GUDEA study analyzed millions of Bad Bunny posts from over a million accounts across 32 platforms (Jan. 14–Feb. 10) and found that just 3.7% of accounts generated about 25.85% of the content, with foreign bots largely driving the outrage around the Super Bowl halftime show to sow political and cultural division. The report argues the goal was to destabilize trust and prolong controversy, a tactic seen in prior disinformation campaigns and potentially impacting advertisers as misinformation spreads.

via Page Six|

#bad-bunny #bots #disinformation

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Bot army helped Nicki Minaj surge into conservative spotlight, analysis shows

Cyabra’s analysis, shared with POLITICO, found about 18,000 fake or coordinated accounts amplifying Nicki Minaj’s conservative-leaning posts on X from Nov. 11 to Dec. 28, boosting her visibility and attracting praise from Trump allies; the activity included high-volume, repetitive replies and coordinated content from both fake and authentic conservative influencers, suggesting a deliberate effort to seed MAGA messaging in entertainment circles. Minaj’s reps did not comment.

via Politico|

#bots #disinformation #nicki-minaj

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Hack Uncovers Massive AI-Generated Influencer Network on Social Media

A hacker exposed Doublespeed, an AI startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, which operated a large phone farm managing hundreds of AI-generated social media accounts, mainly on TikTok, promoting various products without disclosure, raising concerns about social media manipulation and regulatory violations.

via Futurism|

#ai-generated-influencers #doublespeed #hacking

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Celebrities Unwittingly Used in Russian Propaganda Cameo Videos

Russian propagandists have been using Cameo videos featuring celebrities like Elijah Wood and Priscilla Presley to create the false impression that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking help for substance abuse issues, according to Microsoft researchers. The videos, modified to include emojis, links, and media logos, were circulated through social media and presented as news clips. Microsoft stated that the videos, attributed to an unknown Russia-aligned influence actor, have been amplified by Russian state-affiliated and state-run media outlets. Cameo, the platform used to request personalized videos from celebrities, said the videos appear to violate its community guidelines and may result in the removal of the content and suspension of the purchaser's account.

via Newser|

#cameo-videos #disinformation #microsoft

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

HBO's Controversial Use of Fake Twitter Accounts to Target TV Critics

HBO is facing allegations that its then-president of original programming, Casey Bloys, commanded a "secret army" to undermine TV critics and anonymous commenters on articles by posting from fake accounts. The allegations emerged from a wrongful termination dispute with an ex-employee. HBO has responded by stating that it intends to vigorously defend against the allegations. The messages detailing the alleged social media manipulation are expected to be filed in the ex-employee's lawsuit against HBO.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#casey-bloys #entertainment #hbo