Mmastodon WarUkraine first seen 4 d ago, last 4 d ago, peak #1
Snyder: Ukrainian strikes on Russian data centers clear out bot swarms
Original: Timothy Snyder: "When Ukraine destroys Russian data centers, hoards of aggressive right-wing bots disappear & the intern
Historian Timothy Snyder says that when Ukraine destroys Russian data centers, hoards of aggressive right-wing bots vanish and the internet becomes friendlier. He argues that much of politics is driven by the internet, and much of the internet is driven by Russians seeking to harm the West, suggesting countries should draw conclusions from that connection.
Why now: His remark links battlefield strikes to a visible drop in online hostility, sparking debate about Russia's role in driving toxic political discourse.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 12 snapshots from 4 d ago to 4 d ago.
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