SMiSC Technical Area 1 (TA 1): Algorithm/Software Development

TA1 performers will develop automated and semi-automated operator support tools and techniques for the systematic and methodical use of social media at data scale and in a timely fashion to:
1. detect, classify, measure and track the

• formation, development and spread of ideas and concepts (memes) and,
• purposeful or deceptive messaging and misinformation;

2. recognize persuasion campaign structures and influence operations across social media sites and communities;
3. identify participants and intent, and measure effects of persuasion campaigns; and
4. counter messaging of detected adversary influence operations.

TA 1 performers are required to define and validate appropriate performance metrics for algorithms and techniques developed. This will require TA 1 performers to also develop measures of the effectiveness of strategic communication and influence operations.