BotSlayer

Website

BotSlayer

Founded in 2018

BotSlayer is a browser extension that helps track and detect potential manipulation of information spreading on Twitter. BotSlayer uses a detection algorithm to identify hashtags, links, accounts, and media that are being amplified in a coordinated fashion by likely bots. Users can view/explore tweets and accounts associated with such amplification on Twitter or search for related content.

BotSlayer is not affiliated with RAND. It was selected for this database because it fits our researchers' inclusion criteria.

Tool type

Disinformation tracking

Status

Beta testing

Intended users

General public, Researchers

Cost

Free

Tool focus

This tool is content-focused. It directly evaluates information, such as the authenticity of a photo.

Method or technology

Machine learning and AI

Is the tool automated?

Yes

Founding organization

Observatory on Social Media at Indiana University

Founder/primary contact

Observatory on Social Media at Indiana University

How is this tool working to address disinformation?

This tool fights disinformation by flagging bots, automated accounts, and amplification campaigns supported by bots. It raises awareness about the presence of bots and can be leveraged by users to inform information consumption habits.

Is there a connection with tech platforms?

None found

Who is funding the tool?

Information not available

Are there external evaluations?

None found