How to know if the comment you read was written by a bot
Rodrigo González, an influence expert, explains how to identify comments written by artificial intelligence and campaigns to manipulate public opinion online, distinguishing between different platforms and presenting examples from Sánchez's statements and the 'Fly Dubai' event.
A week before the elections, the article presents an interview with Rodrigo González, an influence and campaign expert, regarding the identification of targeted campaigns to manipulate public opinion online. González explains that it is difficult to identify a single comment written by artificial intelligence, but the key is identifying recurring behavioral patterns in timing, pace, and volume. He distinguishes between platforms: on visual networks like Instagram and TikTok it is easier to verify identity, while on text networks like Discord and Reddit, and especially on X where a blue check can be purchased, the task is more difficult. As examples of campaigns, he cites the statements of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez about a conspiracy between Israel and Morocco, and the 'Fly Dubai' flight event. González notes that in the past it took years to lead a narrative, and today with AI it is a month or a quarter. He recommends examining user profiles and looking for authentic human behavior, and warns against using ChatGPT for fact-checking.