Bad Bot Problem - Computerphile
Summary
This video explores the creation and deployment of a botnet on a simulated social media site ('scroll hole') to demonstrate the 'bad bot problem'. It is highly relevant for students learning about AI, cybersecurity, and the societal implications of automation, as it illustrates how AI-driven agents can mimic human behavior and manipulate online environments, offering insights into both the technical capabilities and ethical challenges.
Description
Following a report on the situation with Social Media and bots, Lewis Stuart of University of Nottingham is inspired to see just how easy it is to fire up his own botnet and puts them to work on a fake social media site: 'scroll hole.' Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley. Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com
