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Social media users likened to autonomous drones

The article draws a parallel between users on social media and drone pilots, suggesting that online personas can be viewed as autonomous drones. It posits that individuals, like trolls, can weaponize their online presence, and that these digital 'drones' can operate independently without direct human input. This perspective frames online interactions as potentially detached and strategic, akin to remote-controlled operations. AI

IMPACT This commentary explores a metaphorical link between AI-driven autonomous systems and online user behavior.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece comparing social media use to drone piloting.

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    Is there any essential difference between a user operating on online social media and a pilot flying a drone? You fire words and images rather than missiles, ye

    Is there any essential difference between a user operating on online social media and a pilot flying a drone? You fire words and images rather than missiles, yes, but think of your online self as a drone rather than an avatar. Buzzing like a fly over a virtual landscape, seeking …