Social media bots and trolls help keep us in the dark
They have directly contributed to delaying the resolution of South Africa’s crippling power outages
21 May 2023 - 00:00
Social media bots, paid online influencers and trolls have been used against renewable energy. They peddle conspiracy theories defending coal, oppose Eskom reforms to fight corrupt procurement deals and attempt to portray former executives and board members responsible for the company's failures as its saviours. ..
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