Bots and Tragedy: Social Media's Response to the Kirk Assassination

Was Charlie Kirk's Assassination Amplified by Bots? After the tragic event, X exploded with calls for war and payback, but were these genuine reactions or the work of something more sinister? This episode dives into the suspicious surge of hyper-patriotic accounts with bot-like behavior, echoing the tactics used by foreign and domestic groups to exploit moments of national crisis. Discover how AI-powered misinformation is blurring the lines between real outrage and coordinated manipulation, and why experts are sounding the alarm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.