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Huge swarm of AI bots flooded vape ban consultation to influence outcome, study finds

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The Independent – UK

“Huge swarm of AI bots flooded vape ban consultation to influence outcome, study finds”

Experts said it is thought to be the first time AI has been used to coordinate an attempt to interfere a major health policy in the UK

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