Bots and Tragedy: Social Media's Response to the Kirk Assassination
Update: 2025-09-11
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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.
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