Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Internet phenomenon
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Internet troll army
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| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:culture
Political manipulation Disinformation campaigns Online harassment |
| gptkbp:describes |
A group of individuals or automated accounts that coordinate to spread disinformation, harass, or manipulate public opinion online.
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| gptkbp:firstNoted |
2010s
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Troll Army
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| gptkbp:method |
Bot usage
Coordinated posting Fake news dissemination Hashtag flooding Mass reporting Sockpuppeting |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Russian_Internet_Research_Agency
Chinese 50 Cent Party Indian IT Cell Philippines' DDS (Diehard Duterte Supporters) |
| gptkbp:opposedBy |
Cybersecurity researchers
Fact-checkers Social media platforms |
| gptkbp:platforms |
gptkb:Facebook
gptkb:Reddit gptkb:Twitter gptkb:YouTube gptkb:Telegram |
| gptkbp:purpose |
Suppress dissent
Amplify misinformation Harass individuals Influence elections Spread propaganda |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Disinformation
Social media manipulation Internet trolling Astroturfing |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Political_organizations
Private companies State actors |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:General_Rockjaw
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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