Peptide companies spam r/biohackers to hijack AI chatbot results
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- 404 Media
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Moderators of the r/biohackers subreddit have implemented a ban on new posts concerning peptides and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) following a surge in surreptitious promotional activity. These measures were taken to combat "Answer Engine Optimization" (AEO), a strategy where companies spam Reddit with specific content to influence the information gathered by AI chatbots.
By saturating the community with promotional narratives, these firms aim to manipulate the answers provided by tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Search, which frequently use Reddit as a source for training and real-time data. The subreddit, known for discussions on supplements and experimental pharmacology, has become a primary target as interest in grey-market compounds grows.