Challenge
A controversial comment section has thousands of people agreeing on a heated topic.
Does majority consensus in an online comment section equal public opinion?
Take a moment to ponder before revealing the answer (15s)...
Answer: ✅ No.
Automated AI bot networks can swarm comment sections to generate illusionary consensus ("astroturfing"), making an extreme view appear normal or overwhelmingly popular to sway real people.
Automated AI bot networks can swarm comment sections to generate illusionary consensus ("astroturfing"), making an extreme view appear normal or overwhelmingly popular to sway real people.
"So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you..."— 2 Thessalonians 2:15
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