Stochastic model of psychological influence of artificial electronic accounts (bots) on social networks agents in the interests of information operations

Abstract

In the confrontation in the information environment of Ukraine against russia, artificial electronic accounts (bots) are actively used in social networks to exert psychological influence during information operations. Taking into account the experience of repelling the large-scale armed aggression of the russian federation against Ukraine, we can conclude that the psychological impact of bots on real agents of the social network requires detailed research for use on the enemy's target audience. This article examines the psychological impact of artificial electronic accounts (bots) on agents of social networks using Markov processes during information operations. In modern conditions, social networks are used for psychological influence on the consciousness, subconsciousness and emotional state of the enemy's target audience. Agents of social networks systematically create posts, stories, online broadcasts, distribute video and audio materials.