Social Media Users Targeted by Artificial 'Information Waves'
Ordinary social media users may be unwittingly drawn into artificially created discussions, known as 'information waves'. These are not spontaneous but driven by technologies like bot networks and paid comments, according to the Center for Combating Misinformation.
The Center, which studies artificial 'information waves' on social media, identified several technologies behind these phenomena. These include deepfakes, fake news generation, and coordinated social media campaigns. These methods have been actively used between 2021 and 2022 to create the illusion of mass discontent and generate anxiety among users.
The Center's research highlights the sophisticated techniques employed to manipulate public opinion. Deepfakes, for instance, use artificial intelligence to create convincing but fake content, such as videos or images. Fake news generation involves creating misleading or false stories to sway public opinion. Coordinated social media campaigns involve large networks of accounts, often controlled by bots, working together to amplify specific messages.
The Center for Combating Misinformation's findings underscore the need for vigilance and critical thinking among social media users. Understanding the methods behind these artificial 'information waves' can help users discern fact from fiction and protect themselves from manipulation.
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