AI Bots Are Secretly Swaying Your Vote on Social Media
Coordinated fake accounts could change what you see and believe online.
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- Fake accounts on multiple social media sites worked together to influence the 2024 U.S. election.
- They spread misleading information to confuse voters and make false stories seem popular.
- The study shows this is a network problem that needs cooperation to fix.
Why It Matters
This can change what you believe and how you vote, so be extra careful online.