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UNSW students use AI bots to manipulate fictional election

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Students at the University of New South Wales are using a simulated election in "Kingstonia" to understand how AI bots and "rage bait" tactics can influence public opinion on social media. This educational exercise aims to teach students about the manipulation of online discourse and voter sway. AI

RANK_REASON This is an educational exercise using AI bots for a fictional scenario, not a real-world AI development or deployment.

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UNSW students use AI bots to manipulate fictional election

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Students use 'rage bait' and AI bots to sway fictional election By Cam Wilson A fictional election in "Kingstonia" is helping students at UNSW learn how to mani

    Students use 'rage bait' and AI bots to sway fictional election By Cam Wilson A fictional election in "Kingstonia" is helping students at UNSW learn how to manipulate and sway voters on social media by using AI bots. https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-31/uns w-students-fake-ele…

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