AI Bots Exposed: Pro-Trump Network Spreads Disinformation

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AI Bots Exposed: Pro-Trump Network Spreads Disinformation

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Researchers have uncovered a network of over 400 AI-powered bot accounts on X, spreading pro-Trump administration messages. These accounts, identified by Alethea and Clemson University, consistently praise figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Karoline Leavitt. However, internal inconsistencies in their messaging regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files have exposed their automated nature. The bots, created in batches last year, often reply to verified users with repetitive, sometimes contradictory statements, highlighting their role in manipulating online perception rather than gaining engagement.

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Big Tech Acquisitions Trigger Antitrust Scrutiny

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Tech Coalition Pushes Federal Preemption

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A powerful coalition of federal legislators, executive branch officials, and multinational technology corporations has coalesced around a strategy of "federal preemption," seeking to strip state governments of their authority over generative AI. The coalition argues that the legal frameworks governing these technologies are in a state of flux as generative AI affects every sector of the economy, from healthcare diagnostics to creative industries. The push aims to centralize regulation at the federal level, limiting state‑level oversight of AI development and deployment.

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