"The BBC identified networks of dozens of accounts that re-share each other's content multiple times a day - including a mix of true, unfounded, false and faked material - to boost their reach, and therefore, revenue on the site."
"Some of these networks support Donald Trump, others Kamala Harris, and some are independent. Several of these profiles - which say they are not connected to official campaigns - have been contacted by US politicians, including congressional candidates, looking for supportive posts."
"X changed its rules so the payments made to eligible accounts with a significant reach are calculated according to the amount of engagement from premium users - likes, shares and comments - rather than the number of ads under their posts."
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