Impact of Female Personas in Online Scams and Disinformation

Research shows that online scammers, propaganda agencies, and AI chatbots are more successful when pretending to be female due to gender stereotypes. Female profiles receive more engagement and influence, reflecting society's perception of women as warm and agreeable. However, this trend also leads to sexual harassment and threats towards 'female' chatbots. The use of female personas in technology raises concerns about reinforcing sexist stereotypes.