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Re:Ask HN: What is the weirdest or most surreal (recent) tec... by HeyLaughingBoy on Tuesday January 24, 2023 @04:37PM (#34510816)
> large entities (political campaigns, nations, etc.) that are using bot networks on social media sites

I think this has been conventional wisdom for a few years now.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the weirdest or most surreal (recent) tec... by 93po on Wednesday January 25, 2023 @07:57PM (#34526421)
And even if they aren't using bots, it's a documented fact they're using humans.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Correct_the_Record

The methods matter less than that it's happening at all.

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