Targets DEI Decision and The Inauthentic Backlash
Following Target's decision to scale back its DEI initiatives, Cyabra exposed a wave of inauthentic activity fueling outrage and economic threats.
Cyabra analyzed viral conversations on X between January 1 and April 21, following Target’s announcement to scale back its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
27% of the accounts on X were identified as fake, responsible for 1,037 posts and comments.
These bots played a central role in amplifying outrage, promoting boycott campaigns, and driving narratives that contributed to real-world economic fallout, including a $12B drop in Target’s market value.
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