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It's not the bots, Flock
Publication: 404 Media
Author: Samantha Cole
Source published: 27/10/2026, 13:53:39 UTC
Briefing created: 27/10/2026, 14:42:32 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 27/10/2026, 13:58:23 UTC.
Briefings
Leaked audio from Flock CEO Garrett Langley claims anti-Flock protests are not real and are driven by Russian bots, citing a 95% drop in social media chatter. This finding is supported by Langley's testimony at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Orlando, Florida, in October 2026. However, the evidence is limited to a single audio recording and does not confirm the specific claims about bot activity or the extent of the protests.
Key points
- Flock CEO Garrett Langley stated in leaked audio that anti-Flock protests are not real and are driven by Russian bots.
- Langley claimed social media chatter on Flock is down 95 percent from July and 50 percent last week due to Ukraine bombing a Russian data center.
Context
Langley's comments at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Orlando, Florida, in October 2026, where he told police chiefs that anti-Flock protests are not real and are driven by Russian bots.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single audio recording and does not confirm the specific claims about bot activity or the extent of the protests.
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