Bot Networks Amplify Controversial US Influencers

Cyabra analysis of high fake follower rates and interactions on influencer posts.

Cyabra's recent analysis reveals that large percentages of followers of influencers Jackson Hinkle and Motaz Azaiza are fake, with many accounts created since October.

Furthermore, approximately 25% of comments on posts by ten controversial Twitter influencers are from fake profiles, strategically interacting to enhance content visibility.

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