The Mind

Publications

Research papers, articles, and academic contributions.

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Inside the Shadowy World of Disinformation-for-hire in Kenya

This research reveals how malicious, coordinated, and inauthentic attacks on Twitter are undermining Kenyan civil society. This was featured on Vice, Wired, BBC, Rest of World, Standard Social Innovation Review and many more.

Published: Mozilla Foundation • September 8, 2021
Algorithmic Accountability Disinformation
Authors: Brian Obilo, Odanga Madung

Responsible AI Adoption

A simple Responsible AI Adoption guide for Non Profits. I made as part of Deep Dive Week at The Engine Room

Published: The Engine Room • September 16, 2024
AI Adoption Responsible AI
Authors: Brian Obilo

How to Manipulate Twitter and Influence People

This is a research piece about how coordinated and inauthentic Twitter campaigns hijack Twitter’s algorithms, distort public opinion and protect the country’s elite. This was featured on Techcrunch , New York Times, Quartz Africa, Global Voices, and many more.

Published: Mozilla Foundation • November 5, 2021
Algorithmic Accountability Disinformation
Authors: Brian Obilo, Odanga Madung