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Study Warns: AI Swarms Could Manipulate Social Media

2/3/2026

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A new study published in Science Journal warns that AI swarms could infiltrate social media.
These bots would be coordinated by large language models.
They may mimic human behavior to influence public opinion.
Detection is challenging because bots could operate relentlessly and push specific narratives.
Researchers caution that such measures may stifle political dissent in repressive regimes.

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Story summary

A new study published in Science Journal warns that AI swarms could infiltrate social media.
These bots would be coordinated by large language models.
They may mimic human behavior to influence public opinion.
Detection is challenging because bots could operate relentlessly and push specific narratives.
Researchers caution that such measures may stifle political dissent in repressive regimes.