X Battles 800M Account Suspensions Amid Rampant Platform Manipulation
Social media giant X reveals it suspended 800 million accounts in one year, fighting off relentless state-backed attempts to hijack its platform, with Russia, Iran, and China leading the charge.
X, the social media company, has revealed that it has suspended a staggering 800 million accounts over a 12-month period as it fights the "massive" scale of attempts to manipulate its platform. The company has been in a continual battle against state-backed efforts to hijack the agenda on its network, with Russia being the most prolific state actor, followed by Iran and China.
In a statement to members of parliament (MPs), X detailed the scope of the challenge it faces in maintaining the integrity of its platform. The company's representatives emphasized that the suspension of 800 million accounts is a testament to the sheer scale and persistence of manipulation attempts targeting the social media network.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The Guardian
