Suspected 200,000 Fake Accounts Linked to China Tried to Shape US Energy, AI Data Centers in US
What Happened
X said it uncovered a suspected Chinese influence operation involving around 200,000 inauthentic accounts, with about 200 accounts actively posting content aimed at influencing US debates on AI, data centers, electricity costs, and energy policy. The posts allegedly claimed that AI data centers raise power bills and strain the electricity grid.
Key Takeaways
The discovery highlights growing concerns over foreign attempts to shape public opinion on strategic technologies. X said it removed accounts that violated its authenticity policies, while the findings add to broader scrutiny of online influence campaigns linked to AI and critical infrastructure debates.