What spawned Russia’s ‘troll army’? Experts on ‘The Red Web’ answer your questions
What is a Putinbot, and how do they affect political debate? Post your questions for Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan on how the propaganda war plays out online 4.39pm BSTReports on the workings of Russian ‘troll factories’ – formerly only on the radar of journalists critical of the regime – have become commonplace in recent months. Evidence has emerged suggesting companies deploy workforces to post pro-government comments over the internet. Western media outlets have reported a huge increase in the volume and viciousness of comments under articles about Russia, and activist Lyudmila Savchuk – once on the payroll of …read more
Source: The Guardian
