American Sunlight Project identifies pro-Russian bot accounts on X spreading US election misinformation targeting Kamala Harris.
The American Sunlight Project (ASP) has identified hundreds of pro-Russian bot accounts on X (formerly Twitter) that spread misinformation about the US election and target Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. The study analyzed nearly 1,200 accounts, some active for over 15 years, generating over 100 million posts, including pro-Kremlin propaganda. ASP urges X to address this issue, highlighting ongoing bot activity despite Elon Musk's commitments to reduce digital manipulation.
October 09, 2024
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