https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/many-of-the-chinese-bots-x-says-posted-anti-data-center-content-had-no-followers-or-engagement-a-researcher-foundContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/many-of-the-chinese-bots-x-says-posted-anti-data-center-content-had-no-followers-or-engagement-a-researcher-foundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/many-of-the-chinese-bots-x-says-posted-anti-data-center-content-had-no-followers-or-engagement-a-researcher-found#u57667Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:06:44 +0000A researcher from Clemson University found that most Chinese bots X blamed for the U.S. data center backlash had zero engagement. This contradicts claims from X and Senator Ted Cruz that a massive Chinese bot network is manipulating Americans to oppose AI infrastructure. While some reports link the opposition to China's AI push or the No Kings protest network, the lack of interaction on the identified accounts suggests the influence operation may have failed to reach a wide audience.Why it mattersData center opposition has expanded from local concerns over water and electricity to a natio https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/many-of-the-chinese-bots-x-says-posted-anti-data-center-content-had-no-followers-or-engagement-a-researcher-foundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/many-of-the-chinese-bots-x-says-posted-anti-data-center-content-had-no-followers-or-engagement-a-researcher-found#u51926Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:50:39 +0000X reports that a massive Chinese bot farm conducted influence operations to turn Americans against AI data centers. While X identifies a foreign adversary behind these fake accounts, a researcher found many of the bots had no followers or engagement. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has rejected the claim that Chinese propaganda drove his own policy pivot on data centers, asserting instead that his actions stem from legitimate concerns held by Texans. These developments occur as data center concerns become a major election issue.Why it mattersAI data centers require significant power and water, lead