Summer series: How bots are distorting the truth

<p dir="ltr">A<strong> </strong>new digital player is helping to shape public discourse online. How an audience feels about a brand, a narrative, a personality or a scandal is being moulded by the rise of&hellip; bots. PR bots, to be exact. These bots can be programmed to target your social media algorithms and the content you do or don&rsquo;t get served. In today&rsquo;s podcast, we&rsquo;ll explore how these digital armies can be mobilised to influence public opinion and even elections.</p> <p dir="ltr">Hosts: Chloe Christie and Zara Seidler</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.</p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>