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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Anuj CHOPRA

Bot-like Accounts On X Fuel US Political Conspiracies, Watchdog Says

Bot-like accounts remain entrenched on X, previously known as Twitter, researchers say. (Credit: AFP)

Bot-like accounts on social media platform X that spread misinformation and hate ahead of Britain's election are now amplifying conspiracy theories around US politics, a watchdog investigation revealed Tuesday, as the race to the White House kicks into high gear.

Forty-five accounts analyzed by Global Witness, which collectively generated more than four billion impressions since late May, were active in the run-up to the British polls earlier this month.

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