Aug 20, 2023
Demystifying Fake Follower Detection: Unveiling Authenticity Online
Instagram, a bustling realm of digital connection, now faces a pivotal challenge: the veracity of followers.
Instagram, a bustling realm of digital connection, now faces a pivotal challenge: the veracity of followers.
Ten years ago, I started my data science journey. Back in 2012, sources of information were either rife with academic trilogies or sprinkled with fishy fairy tales about data-science magic.
An interview discussing the projects I undertook in collaboration with the data science team at Les Influenceurs agency, aimed at identifying fake followers. Originally conducted in French.
In July 2019, Instagram began hiding likes on photos in seven countries, a decision framed as promoting user well-being amid social pressure, while also advancing its lucrative partnership with influencers – a closer look at the situation.