Someone Is Lying to You on the Internet - Using Analytics to Find Bot Submissions in the FCC Net Neutrality Submissions

Explore a data-driven investigation into potential bot submissions in the FCC's net neutrality public comments. Learn how open-source tools and analytics were used to uncover discrepancies between bulk API submissions and direct website comments. Discover the stark contrast in sentiment towards net neutrality regulations when examining different submission methods. Follow the presenter's journey in analyzing over 22 million comments submitted during a three-month period, revealing insights into the true public opinion on this critical issue. Gain valuable knowledge about data analytics techniques, the importance of scrutinizing public comment systems, and the power of open-source tools in uncovering hidden patterns in large datasets.