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X suspends 13,000 accounts linked to foreign influence operations
X has suspended more than 13,000 accounts linked to three suspected foreign influence operations originating from Iran, Russia, and China. The company stated these networks used fake accounts to post and amplify political content targeting candidates and public figures across the political spectrum in the United States.
The announcement comes as part of X's measures ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. The platform identified the accounts through proactive investigations into spam and coordinated inauthentic behavior.
To safeguard the election process, X outlined new rules against misleading information regarding voting logistics, attempts to suppress voter turnout, and voter intimidation. The company also introduced a civic integrity option, allowing users to report election-related posts to request community notes for context.
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China · Iran · Russia · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] X has established rules against misleading information regarding voting procedures and voter intimidation. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · deultimominuto.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The suspended accounts are linked to suspected foreign influence operations from Iran, Russia, and China. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · deultimominuto.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The networks used fake accounts to amplify political content targeting candidates and public figures across the political spectrum. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · deultimominuto.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Users can report election-related posts through a civic integrity option to request community notes. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · deultimominuto.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The suspensions were announced ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · deultimominuto.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] X suspended more than 13,000 accounts. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · deultimominuto.com · +3 more