Automated programs designed to interact with Instagram’s polling feature exist. These tools can be employed to influence poll outcomes, either to artificially inflate response numbers or to skew results toward a desired outcome. An example would be a service offering to submit thousands of votes on a particular poll option to increase its perceived popularity.
The utilization of such automated systems carries potential implications for data integrity and user trust. Historically, concerns surrounding bot activity on social media platforms have centered on the spread of misinformation and the manipulation of public opinion. The application of automation to interactive elements like polls further extends these concerns, potentially impacting market research and decision-making processes based on user feedback.
