• 2: Dr. Sam Woolley Reveals: AI’s Dark Side of Deception

  • Apr 20 2023
  • Length: 22 mins
  • Podcast

2: Dr. Sam Woolley Reveals: AI’s Dark Side of Deception

  • Summary

  • Samuel C. Woolley is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and an assistant professor, by courtesy, in the School of Information - both at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the project director for propaganda research at the Center for Media Engagement (CME) at UT.

    In this thought-provoking discussion with BLD, Dr. Woolley unveils the hidden intricacies of computational propaganda, exposing the powerful methods used by various political factions in the US and around the world. Discover how tools like bots and trending algorithms, coupled with tactics such as disinformation and trolling, have been harnessed to manipulate public opinion and control the flow of information online.

    Check out his latest book Manufacturing Consensus here.  
    Show More Show Less

What listeners say about 2: Dr. Sam Woolley Reveals: AI’s Dark Side of Deception

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.