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Analyst Alexis Wilkins has released a study examining the existence of a network of automated accounts—commonly known as bots—operating on platform X for the purpose of political influence. According to her presentation, the analysis is based on open-source datasets that allow for tracking patterns of behavior, interactions, and links between different actors in the digital ecosystem.

According to the findings presented, these networks show indirect connections or overlapping activity with Russian state media, as well as with specific figures and organizations, including Michael Flynn, the group Catholics for Catholics, and activist Ivan Raiklin. The report suggests that these interactions could be part of a broader strategy aimed at amplifying certain messages, influencing public opinion, and shaping narratives in politically sensitive contexts.

However, this type of research typically requires careful interpretation, as identifying relationships in digital environments does not always imply direct coordination or shared intent. Even so, the work highlights the growing relevance of open data analysis to detect possible foreign influence operations, as well as the complexity of information flows in contemporary social networks.