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Podcast: In Focus by The Hindu
Episode: Penetrating the Tek Fog on automated trolling | In Focus
Description: According to the ‘Tek Fog’ expose by the news portal The Wire, the BJP has access to a secret app called ‘Tek Fog’ that can hijack social media, automate hate, and targets thousands of accounts with just a click. The report, when it came out, created a sensation. While A TMC MP has said Tek Fog “has serious ramifications and could jeopardise national security,” a parliamentary panel headed by a Congress leader has sought a response from the Home Ministry.So, what exactly is Tek Fog? How does automated trolling work, and is it really scalable? What does the Tek...