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Mitigating the Influence of Social Bots in Heterogeneous Social Networks. This project aims to mitigate the influence of social bots in dynamic and constantly changing social networks. Social bots can

University of Technology Sydney — Discovery Projects
Amount
Up to $583,046
Closes
Thursday 31 December 2026
Status
unknown
Type
open opportunity
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Description

Mitigating the Influence of Social Bots in Heterogeneous Social Networks. This project aims to mitigate the influence of social bots in dynamic and constantly changing social networks. Social bots can spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, and compromise privacy and security. This project will use advanced algorithms to detect and neutralize the impact of social bots, improving the integrity and accuracy of information on social media. The expected outcomes include the development of a robust system for identifying and mitigating social bot influence, and the reduction of harmful content and misinformation on social media. The benefits of this project include a more trustworthy and secure social media environment, protection of individuals and organizations from malicious activities.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4605 - Data Management and Data Science. Lead: Prof Xiaojun Chang

Categories
regenerativeenterprise
Target Recipients
researchersuniversities
Discovery method: arc-grants
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