Cyabra report on Nepal Gen Z protest comes under scrutiny
Summary
A report by Israeli AI firm Cyabra on Nepal's Gen Z protests revealed that 34% of sampled social media profiles were inauthentic, amplifying protest narratives online, but experts criticize the report for lack of transparency and methodological clarity.
Key Points
- Cyabra's report found 34% of sampled social media profiles related to Nepal's Gen Z protests were inauthentic, amplifying key messages online.
- Experts criticize the report for lacking transparency about AI methods, data, and clear definitions of 'fake' accounts.
- The report does not clarify whether the purported fake accounts were coordinated or automated bots, limiting conclusions about disinformation campaigns.
- Local experts note the report overlooks Nepal’s unique linguistic and cultural context, making its analysis superficial and caution against accepting findings without scrutiny.
