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Who Trolled Amber?
The special relationship | Ep 5
May 13, 2024
Exploring the possibility of a nation state using online armies to support Johnny Depp, the Saudi Arabia connection, rise of bots spreading hate speech on Twitter in the Gulf region, analyzing suspicious Twitter accounts promoting Depp, and investigating Adam Waldman's role in legal matters.
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- Bots and trolls influenced the Depp v. Heard case, highlighting unfair legal proceedings for Amber Heard.
- Saudi Arabia utilized bots and trolls for propaganda, showcasing their control over online conversations.
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The Role of Bots in Manipulating Online Discourse
Bots and trolls were found to have played a significant role in the Depp v. Heard case, with evidence suggesting that at least half of the analyzed tweets were inauthentic. Specific examples of orchestrated hate originating from various global locations were uncovered during the investigation. The presence of bots and trolls online, combined with witness intimidation and real-time trolling during the trial, raised concerns about the fairness of the legal proceedings for Amber Heard.
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