AI swarms could hijack democracy without anyone noticing

Unlike traditional bots, they adapt, coordinate, and refine their messaging at a massive scale, creating a false sense of consensus. artificial intellect-powered personas are becoming so realistic that they can infiltrate online communities and subtly steer public opinion. Early warning signs—like deepfakes and fake news networks—have already appeared in global elections. Researchers warn that the next election could be the true test of this technology’s power.