#and i reported one 'hitler's soldier' and a person who called me a tr'oon

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Before Its Suspension in Brazil, Musk's X Was Overrun by Bots and AIs Amid Lack of Moderation

In 22 months of the billionaire's management, who promised to eliminate bots, the problem of inauthentic behavior worsened

Bots and automated responses produced by ChatGPT circulate freely on X after Elon Musk dismantled the content moderation team and the verification tools used by journalists and researchers, following his acquisition of the platform in October 2022.

Musk's administration marked 22 months three days before the platform was blocked in Brazil in the early hours of Saturday (31). One of the billionaire’s promises during the acquisition process was to put an end to the bot problem, which, in his view, was plaguing the old Twitter.

Bots that reply to public authorities, seemingly using artificial intelligence (AI), are a clear example of the current crisis. Verified profiles are prioritized by the platform's algorithm and appear at the top of response lists to posts by heads of state.

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