All articles tagged with #social media manipulation
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.
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.
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.