As UK and US elections approach, AI-powered bots have begun influencing real-time discussions on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and YouTube. These bots generate tailored responses to trending political content, manipulate sentiment analysis algorithms, and even hijack livestream chats to derail conversations.
With GPT-level language skills, these bots are virtually indistinguishable from real users. Researchers detected over 2 million bot-generated comments in July alone. Solutions include provenance tagging, real-time bot detection APIs, and stronger platform accountability. Democracy now demands cybersecurity.
