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Reddit users report widespread bot activity defending OpenAI and Sam Altman

A Reddit user observes that the platform is increasingly filled with bots that consistently defend OpenAI and Sam Altman, using identical wording and arguments to downplay criticism or redirect to Elon Musk. The post highlights concerns about trust and authenticity on social media platforms.

22 engagement·1 source·Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 11:16 PM
In a post on July 12, 2026, a Reddit user describes noticing a pattern of bot-like accounts that automatically defend OpenAI whenever the company is criticized. The bots employ three common tactics: (1) saying 'how surprising' that a CEO/company is corrupt, (2) bringing up Elon Musk and claiming he did 'much worse' things, and (3) praising OpenAI/Codex models even when irrelevant to the discussion. The user notes these accounts share identical wording, arguments, and writing styles, and show unquestioning support for a single viewpoint. The post has low engagement (22) but raises broader concerns about platform manipulation and the reliability of online discourse.

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