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Astroturfing detection API

Build an API detecting coordinated inauthentic behavior in discussions. Recent analysis shows even popular platforms struggle with manipulation.

Why now

Growing evidence of systematic forum manipulation creates demand for detection tools.

Who for
Forum moderators, social platforms
Business model
API subscription
Effort
A few months

Community managers can't easily spot organized manipulation campaigns.

An API analyzing posting patterns, timing, and metadata to flag suspicious activity clusters.

Platforms and large subreddits would pay for real-time monitoring.

Start with basic timing and IP analysis on historical datasets.

Risk: False positives harming legitimate group discussions.

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