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Bots influencing election discussion on social media

News RoomBy News RoomApril 20, 20252 Mins Read
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The rise of disinformation campaigns on social media has raised significant concerns about the erosion of electoral integrity and the potential threat to democratic processes. According to reports from disinformation detection company Cyabra, nearly one in five accounts on X, the former Twitter platform, sparked disinformation discussions during the 2024 election campaign. These accounts often featured fake profiles, AI-generated images, and emotionally manipulative language, targeting leading political figures like Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Cyabra’s Disinformation Down Under report highlighted how bots are used to amplify political messages, creating false narratives that undermine public confidence in the election. In a study, bots were found targeting both major parties, with one account at least 500 times on Twitter surpassing 726,000 users, showcasing the scale of disinformation campaigns. These accounts often included humor, fluorescent hashtags, and references to figures, creating a humorous effect that Phrasebot, the former MySpace account, used to mock the election.

The tactics employed by bots include octave, replacing real discussion with sarcastic remarks and memes. For example, bots creating satirical comments like “Labor fail”berries, highlighting issues within the party. Similarly, hedemag^{lreak} highlights exactly what the opposition needs to build a position of power. This manipulative rhetoric aims to in Espíritu de la democracia(pat multimíngues, Buffres, Barabubbol in Spanish, let me translate this to the other languages). Cyabra calls this ‘disinformationemployment’ to undermine public trust before the election.

Despite the presence of fake profiles, Cyabra noted bot activity hindering real interactions, often allowing bots to dominate the narrative. Disinformation isn’t limited to these bots; bots also push pro-Labor narratives, suggesting political instability. They deliberately amplify messages critical of the government, labeling it incompetent, economic hurting, and progressive, thus eroding trust in the administration.

The findings are underscored by Jeff Pope, a literature professor at the Australian Electoral Commission, who warned of a potential threat to electoral integrity. He attributes the situation to disinformation campaigns that are creating a divide and fostering polarisation. Michael Wesley, from Melbourne University, points to the U.S. Capitol riots as a sign of increasing polarization and distrust in institutions like media, government, and academia. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges facing Australian electoral integrity, suggesting a broader trend of misinformation impacting democracy globally.

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