X says it suspended 800 million accounts in 2024 over spam and manipulation
X reported to UK MPs that it suspended 800 million accounts in 2024 due to violations of platform manipulation and spam policies. The company identified state-backed campaigns, primarily from Russia, China, and Iran, as the source of these accounts, which aimed to spread disinformation and manipulate discussions, including those related to the US Presidential Elections.
- Entities
- Topic: Social Media
- Company: X
- Topic: Spam
- Company: The Guardian
- Topic: Cybersecurity
- Company: Engadget
- Topic: Platform Manipulation
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