The Lab Detective | Tortoise Investigates Gold dust | Who Trolled Amber Ep 2
Feb 27, 2024
In this podcast, the team delves into the mystery of online trolling against Amber Heard. They uncover a treasure trove of data in Florida and speak to a Hollywood insider. The investigation leads to insights on staged deaths, bot campaigns, legal battles, and the effects of online hate on celebrities.
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The Emu Hoax
- Team Jorge demonstrated their bot campaign software by spreading the false rumor of an emu's death.
- This showed how easily misinformation can spread online and be amplified by real people.
Disinformation for Hire
- Disinformation campaigns are now accessible to almost anyone who can afford them, making them a global threat.
- These campaigns are difficult to detect, highlighting the danger they pose.
Miami Meeting
- Alexi Mostrous and Xavier Greenwood travel to Miami to interview Ron Schnell, a computer expert who testified for Amber Heard.
- Schnell possesses potentially crucial evidence regarding bot activity that wasn't presented at the trial.