Disney's former chief operating officer Bob Iger said that the company found that a "substantial portion" of Twitter's users were "not real" in 2016.

Highlighting that he got cold feet when the Walt Disney Co and Twitter Inc boards were prepared to enter negotiations, Iger said it was discontinued due to the discounted value.

Amid a legal battle between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and Twitter over his deal to buy the social media company for $44 billion, Iger's comments could help the Tesla CEO.

Pointing out that he had second thoughts about a deal with Twitter because of the "nastiness" of the discourse on the social media platform, Igor said he feared would become a distraction.

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Following the rejection to delay the lawsuit, Musk could add whistleblowing revelations from a Twitter ex-security chief that surfaced in August.

Saying prolonging the suit "would risk further harm to Twitter too great to justify," the chancellor of the Delaware court Kathaleen McCormick denied his request to push back the litigation.

Accusing Twitter of misleading him regarding the number of bot accounts on its platform, Musk cancelled the deal.

Arguing that Musk's request was another delay tactic, Twitter's attorneys said he was trying to derail the takeover.

A report by the Washington Post had made revelations criticising Twitter's security practices first became public in August.

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Disney's former chief operating officer Bob Iger said that the company found that a "substantial portion" of Twitter's users were "not real" in 2016. Highlighting that he got cold feet when the Walt Disney Co and Twitter Inc boards were prepared to enter negotiations, Iger said it was discontinued due to the discounted value.

Disney's former chief operating officer Bob Iger said that the company found that a "substantial portion" of Twitter's users were "not real" in 2016. Highlighting that he got cold feet when the Walt Disney Co and Twitter Inc boards were prepared to enter negotiations, Iger said it was discontinued due to the discounted value. Amid a legal battle between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and Twitter over his deal to buy the social media company for $44 billion, Iger's comments could help the Tesla CEO. Pointing out that he had second thoughts about a deal with Twitter because of the "nastiness" of the discourse on the social media platform, Igor said he feared would become a distraction. Also read | New study links extreme temperatures to ‘dramatic rise’ in hateful tweets Following the rejection to delay the lawsuit, Musk could add whistleblowing revelations from a Twitter ex-security chief that surfaced in August. Saying prolonging the suit "would risk further harm to Twitter too great to justify," the chancellor of the Delaware court Kathaleen McCormick denied his request to push back the litigation. Accusing Twitter of misleading him regarding the number of bot accounts on its platform, Musk cancelled the deal. Arguing that Musk's request was another delay tactic, Twitter's attorneys said he was trying to derail the takeover. A report by the Washington Post had made revelations criticising Twitter's security practices first became public in August. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Former CEO says Disney found 'substantial portion' of Twitter users fake

Researchers believe Twitter is downplaying the spread of fake accounts on its platform and the actual number could be three times higher.

In its report, Twitter had said that false or spam&nbsp;accounts make up less than 5 per cent of its user base.

However, the microblogging platform did not specify how that figure accounted for the automated, parody, and pseudonymous profiles.

According to Dan Brahmy, CEO of the Israeli tech company Cyabra which uses machine learning to identify fake accounts, "They have underestimated that number."&nbsp;

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A recent study conducted by a firm that monitors online conversations, estimated automated accounts or bots account tp nearly 9 to 15 per cent of the millions of Twitter profiles.

In a statement, Cyabra estimated the percentage of inauthentic Twitter profiles at 13.7 per cent.

Twitter bans accounts when the company determines that its purpose is to "deceive or manipulate others" by, for example, engaging in scams, coordinating abuse campaigns, or artificially inflating engagement.

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Billionaire Elon Musk, who had proposed a $44 billion cash deal to buy Twitter, announced on Friday that the deal is on hold while he sought information about the number of phony Twitter accounts.

Twitter has gotten more aggressive at taking down these types of inauthentic accounts, though the nature of the threat is evolving and harder to quantify as per Filippo Menczer, a researcher from Indiana University's Observatory on social media.

A company called Smyte, which specialises in spam prevention, safety, and security was acquired by Twitter in 2018 to improve the health of the platform.

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Researchers believe Twitter is downplaying the spread of fake accounts on its platform and the actual number could be three times higher. In its report, Twitter had said that false or spam accounts make up less than 5 per cent of its user base.

Researchers believe Twitter is downplaying the spread of fake accounts on its platform and the actual number could be three times higher. In its report, Twitter had said that false or spam accounts make up less than 5 per cent of its user base. However, the microblogging platform did not specify how that figure accounted for the automated, parody, and pseudonymous profiles. According to Dan Brahmy, CEO of the Israeli tech company Cyabra which uses machine learning to identify fake accounts, "They have underestimated that number." A recent study conducted by a firm that monitors online conversations, estimated automated accounts or bots account tp nearly 9 to 15 per cent of the millions of Twitter profiles. In a statement, Cyabra estimated the percentage of inauthentic Twitter profiles at 13.7 per cent. Twitter bans accounts when the company determines that its purpose is to "deceive or manipulate others" by, for example, engaging in scams, coordinating abuse campaigns, or artificially inflating engagement. Also read | 'Critical to have right leaders': Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal halts hiring, fires executives Billionaire Elon Musk, who had proposed a $44 billion cash deal to buy Twitter, announced on Friday that the deal is on hold while he sought information about the number of phony Twitter accounts. Twitter has gotten more aggressive at taking down these types of inauthentic accounts, though the nature of the threat is evolving and harder to quantify as per Filippo Menczer, a researcher from Indiana University's Observatory on social media. A company called Smyte, which specialises in spam prevention, safety, and security was acquired by Twitter in 2018 to improve the health of the platform. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

Researchers believe Twitter is downplaying spread of fake accounts on its platform

In a filing, Twitter Inc said that fake accounts on the microblogging site comprise of less than 5 per cent of its users.

The tech giant, which has 229 million users, disclosed in the filing that it faced several risks until the deal with billionaire Elon Musk is closed.

It comes after Musk, the world's richest man with a net worth of $265.6 billion according to Forbes, said he will get rid of "bots and trolls," on Twitter.

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Musk had previously called “crypto spam bots,” as the “most annoying problem on Twitter.”

He made a cash offer worth $44 billion to purchase after saying that Twitter is not living up to free speech principles.

Citing unnamed sources, news agencies have reported that Musk has lined up a new chief executive for Twitter.

When a Twitter user asked CEO Parag Agrawal he if was fired, he replied, ''Nope! We're still here.''

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AFP reported that Musk wants to tie up less of his wealth in the deal with Twitter and is in talks with large investment firms and high net-worth individuals about taking on more financing for his acquisition.

Musk's takeover of Twitter is providing ammunition to Tesla investors who claim that it will distract him from the company.

An investor is arguing that Musk's $56 billion pay package from Tesla Inc is a waste of money that failed to secure his full-time services.

Greg Varallo of Bernstein Litowitz Berger &amp; Grossmann, the firm that is leading the case against the pay deal, told the news agency Reuters that "Look at most CEO contracts. The first line, it says 'you're going to be a full-time CEO and devote substantially full time to the business and affairs of the company.' That's standard."&nbsp;

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In a filing, Twitter Inc said that fake accounts on the microblogging site comprise of less than 5 per cent of its users. The tech giant, which has 229 million users, disclosed in the filing that it faced several risks until the deal with billionaire Elon Musk is closed.

In a filing, Twitter Inc said that fake accounts on the microblogging site comprise of less than 5 per cent of its users. The tech giant, which has 229 million users, disclosed in the filing that it faced several risks until the deal with billionaire Elon Musk is closed. It comes after Musk, the world's richest man with a net worth of $265.6 billion according to Forbes, said he will get rid of "bots and trolls," on Twitter. Musk had previously called “crypto spam bots,” as the “most annoying problem on Twitter.” He made a cash offer worth $44 billion to purchase after saying that Twitter is not living up to free speech principles. Citing unnamed sources, news agencies have reported that Musk has lined up a new chief executive for Twitter. When a Twitter user asked CEO Parag Agrawal he if was fired, he replied, ''Nope! We're still here.'' Also read | Billionaire Elon Musk wants Twitter to be 'as broadly inclusive as possible' AFP reported that Musk wants to tie up less of his wealth in the deal with Twitter and is in talks with large investment firms and high net-worth individuals about taking on more financing for his acquisition. Musk's takeover of Twitter is providing ammunition to Tesla investors who claim that it will distract him from the company. An investor is arguing that Musk's $56 billion pay package from Tesla Inc is a waste of money that failed to secure his full-time services. Greg Varallo of Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, the firm that is leading the case against the pay deal, told the news agency Reuters that "Look at most CEO contracts. The first line, it says 'you're going to be a full-time CEO and devote substantially full time to the business and affairs of the company.' That's standard." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV:

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