Most of us know by now that many popular online forums are plagued with bots, some more advanced than others.
I propose that they are not only participating in existing debates but creating entirely new debates and re-kindling old ones, such as with the flat earth idiocy.
What if the goal of alphabet agency X is to test its advanced AI to see how well it can influence online debate, change opinions, and get people to waste their time. starting from a completely ridiculous foundation such as 'flat earth'?
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javierNelson ago
I just thought it was shit posts
ardvarcus ago
Yeah, but is seems a little too persistent and widespread to be just shit posts. It looks like a deliberate campaign to embed the flat-earth idea in the general population.
Bill_Murrays_Sandals ago
Pretty sure it started on /pol/ as an elaborate ruse that spiraled out of control.
dooob ago
Except the FE fags are well funded and organized.
slumbermachine ago
No the FE people are just smarter then you and have done their research and homework.