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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Computational Social Science
  • Political Science

Background:

  • The Farsi Twittersphere is a key platform for Iranian political discourse, offering an alternative to state media.
  • This online space is increasingly targeted for opinion manipulation by various actors using inauthentic accounts.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for digital information control and democratic processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how opinion manipulation dynamics vary across different types of discussions in the Iranian Twittersphere.
  • To identify the prevalence of inauthentic account activity in divisive versus non-divisive political and apolitical discussions.
  • To analyze the role of Twitter's network structures in amplifying manipulated content.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of trending discussions on the Farsi Twittersphere, focusing on content and network structures.
  • Examination of how opinion manipulation differs across issue areas, particularly divisive political topics.
  • Identification and analysis of inauthentic account behavior and its impact on online narratives.

Main Results:

  • Opinion manipulation by inauthentic accounts is significantly more prevalent in divisive political discussions compared to non-divisive or apolitical ones.
  • Twitter's network structures play a role in reinforcing content spread by clusters of inauthentic accounts during divisive political discussions.
  • The study provides insights into the specific tactics used to shape online narratives within the Iranian context.

Conclusions:

  • The Farsi Twittersphere is a battleground for opinion manipulation, especially in politically divisive contexts.
  • Network structures on Twitter can exacerbate the impact of inauthentic accounts on political discourse.
  • This research contributes to understanding information control in the digital age and the vulnerabilities of online political discussions.