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Social media flooded by bots in run-up to Aussie election

Last updated: April 20, 2025 6:38 pm
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During an election campaign in Australia, a flood of fake social media profiles has been observed infiltrating political discussions and reaching a wide audience, raising concerns about the growing threat of disinformation. According to Cyabra, a disinformation detection company, nearly 20% of the accounts discussing the election on X (formerly Twitter) were fake, utilizing AI-generated images and emotionally manipulative language.

One particularly active fake account made over 500 posts and reached approximately 726,000 users, highlighting the significant impact of disinformation campaigns on electoral integrity. These fake accounts targeted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, with some promoting pro-Labor narratives to create a false impression of widespread support.

The primary narrative pushed by these bots aimed at discrediting the Labor Party and undermining Mr. Albanese’s political standing by emphasizing messages about government incompetence, economic harm, and excessive progressiveness. The use of ridicule, emotionally charged language, satire, and memes helped amplify these messages and engage users.

While both major parties were targeted, the coalition faced attacks with pro-Labor posts and hashtags like “Dutton must go” and “LNP corruption party”, portraying Mr. Dutton as incompetent and the party as corrupt. These efforts sought to create the illusion of broad support for the current administration and reinforce partisan sentiments.

Despite the prevalence and influence of these fake accounts, it remains challenging to identify their origins and the motives behind targeted misinformation campaigns. The Australian Electoral Commission has expressed concerns about the potential impact of such campaigns on electoral integrity, citing examples like the violent Capitol riots in the United States as warnings of increasing political polarization and the de-legitimization of trusted sources.

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Overall, the infiltration of fake accounts and disinformation on social media platforms poses a significant threat to public opinion, authentic voices, and the integrity of political conversations. It is crucial for authorities and users to remain vigilant and address these challenges to ensure transparency and trust in the democratic process.

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