Recent reports indicate that users on X are claiming to earn thousands of dollars by sharing content that mixes misinformation, AI-generated images, and unfounded conspiracy theories. The BBC uncovered networks of accounts that amplify each other's posts, significantly increasing their revenue through engagement. These users report earnings ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars monthly, primarily by coordinating sharing efforts. The platform's rule changes on payments have led to concerns about incentivizing provocative content during a crucial election period.
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00:02Recent reports indicate that users on X are claiming to earn thousands of dollars by sharing
00:06content that mixes misinformation, AI-generated images, and unfounded conspiracy theories.
00:12The BBC uncovered networks of accounts that amplify each other's posts, significantly
00:17increasing their revenue through engagement.
00:19These users report earnings ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars monthly,
00:24primarily by coordinating sharing efforts.
00:27The platform's rule changes on payments have led to concerns about incentivizing provocative
00:31content during a crucial election period.
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