Though these bots were “shouting fools,” AI is getting better all the time.

The tech companies are responding, at least, with action to reduce the impact of fake news, but too late this time round.

Originally shared by Raja Mitra

The use of automated chatbots on social media to spread propaganda, disinformation and fake news.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/technology/automated-pro-trump-bots-overwhelmed-pro-clinton-messages-researchers-say.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0