Topic: Alabama Senate Race

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Algorithmic Amplification
Episode 1096 22:59 - 30:27

1096: Algorithmic Amplification

New York Times Exposes Democratic Tech Experts' Alabama Tactics

The New York Times reported that Democratic tech experts, including Jonathan Morgan of New Knowledge, used "Russian-style" deceptive tactics during the Alabama special Senate election to support Doug Jones against Roy Moore. The project involved creating fake personas on Facebook and Twitter to influence the outcome. The hosts argue this proves that domestic political operatives use the same manipulation techniques they attribute to foreign actors.