troll bot
Digital chaos agent
A troll bot is an automated social media account designed to post inflammatory, divisive, or misleading content.
Unlike human trolls who provoke for personal amusement, troll bots operate at scale—often deployed by political operatives or state actors to amplify discord, spread disinformation, or manipulate public opinion: The investigation revealed thousands of troll bots pushing election misinformation.
- floodOverwhelming water overflow
- baitLure for prey
- rage baitContent meant to anger
- tauntInsulting provocation
- fake newsIntentionally deceptive media content
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