Fake Accounts on Social Platform X Spreading Misinformation about U.S. Presidential Election

Fake accounts on social platform X are spreading misinformation about the U.S. presidential election. Cyabra's analysis found that 15% of accounts supporting Trump and criticizing Biden, as well as 7% of accounts supporting Biden and criticizing Trump, are fake. The fake accounts increased tenfold in March and April, with a coordinated effort seen in pro-Trump messaging. Foreign adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran are also attempting to influence the 2024 election through fake accounts. Elon Musk, who bought the platform in 2022, made changes including cuts to the election integrity team.