Disinformation & Technology

The Rise of Faux Females in the Digital Age

Exploring the Emergence of Fabricated Online Personas

I have a relatively exciting topic for valued readers: the story of the latest twist in our ever-evolving digital world. To cut to the chase, I am relaying the emergence of faux females that have been making recent headlines.

Faux females are fabricated online personas that have become one of the new era's go-to strategies for clicks and disinformation campaigns. Based on recent news reports, China, Russia, and some Big Tech companies seem to be trying to lure in mass audiences with the warmth and credibility of a “female identity.”

The crux of this news development is how these profiles, with their charming images and engaging personas, have garnered more attention and influence.

As of today, we understand that faux females have been successful in exploiting deep-seated gender stereotypes. These fictional female robots can scour themes like consciousness and strength. They encompass social constructs like female roles that fit a particular stereotype and are used to criticize certain societal norms.

For instance, in a recent Taiwan’s closely watched presidential election, widely circulated video, a woman…