X says China used hundreds of bot accounts to amplify fears about AI data centers that many Americans already share
X's Global Government Affairs writes that the 200 accounts were posting "in a manner that could manipulate a legitimate debate about American AI and energy policy." Read Entire Article
X has identified a bot farm of roughly 200,000 Chinese-controlled accounts, with 200 specifically targeting anti-AI data center content. These posts aim to sway public opinion, despite the fact that many Americans already harbor negative views towards these facilities. X's Global Government Affairs notes these accounts may be attempting to manipulate genuine debates around AI and energy policies in America.
The messages claimed that AI data centers are contributing to higher household electricity costs and stressing the grid. Some posts even featured AI-generated cartoons showing data-center operators profiteering at the public's expense, similar to claims made in a June OpenAI report.
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