Bots, Trolls and Deepfakes: New Tools of Influence

In the digital shadows of information warfare, bots flood feeds with artificial consensus, trolls erode trust through relentless provocation, and deepfakes blur reality with fabricated faces. This exploration uncovers their psychological mechanics, from amplifying doubt to exploiting innate fears of isolation. Readers gain insight into these modern influence weapons, recognizing their subtle toll on perception and community without promises of mastery.