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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Chelsie Napiza

Fans Claim 'Bot Farm' Behind Blake Lively Smear Campaign Is Now Targeting Taylor Swift Online

Fans say a coordinated 'bot farm' that fuelled the smear campaign around Blake Lively has now turned its attention to Taylor Swift, amplifying online abuse and conspiracy theories.

A flurry of clips and posts circulating on TikTok and other platforms claims organised, automated accounts that once targeted Blake Lively are now being redeployed against Taylor Swift, a charge that, if true, would show how weaponised social media infrastructure can shift targets rapidly.

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