The Anatomy of Conspirators: Unveiling Traits using a Comprehensive Twitter Dataset

The discourse around conspiracy theories is currently thriving amidst the rampant misinformation in online environments. Research in this field has been focused on detecting conspiracy theories on social media, often relying on limited datasets. In this study, we present a novel methodology for constructing a Twitter dataset that encompasses accounts engaged in conspiracy-related activities throughout the year 2022. Our approach centers on data collection that is independent of specific conspiracy theories and information operations. Additionally, our dataset includes a control …

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