Social Media, Bots, and Political Advertising

This chapter examines the removal of bot accounts by Twitter linked to the Bloomberg campaign and contrasts this with Facebook's lenient stance on similar behavior. It discusses the complexities of political advertising on social media, including the implications of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and ongoing legislative debates. The speakers humorously reflect on the absurdities of regulating memes and the impact of these policies on freedom of expression and platform accountability.