Twitter unveiled new policies Thursday to fight “viral misinformation” on social media; saying “misleading information can undermine public trust and harm vulnerable communities.”
“Today, we’re introducing our crisis misinformation policy – a global policy that will guide our efforts to elevate credible, authoritative information, and will help to ensure viral misinformation isn’t amplified or recommended by us during crises. In times of crisis, misleading information can undermine public trust and cause further harm to already vulnerable communities,” states the company.
People turn to Twitter during crisis times to share news, find support, and stay connected. Today, we’re launching a crisis misinformation policy so Twitter doesn’t recommend or amplify viral, false content that can further harm already vulnerable groups.https://t.co/NyhoGo5RQU
— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) May 19, 2022
“For the purposes of this policy, we define crises as situations in which there is a widespread threat to life, physical safety, health, or basic subsistence,” the company said. “This definition is consistent with the United Nations’ definition of a humanitarian crisis and other humanitarian assessments.”
“To reduce potential harm, as soon as we have evidence that a claim may be misleading, we won’t amplify or recommend content that is covered by this policy across Twitter – including in the Home timeline, Search, and Explore,” Twitter explained. “In addition, we will prioritize adding warning notices to highly visible Tweets and Tweets from high profile accounts, such as state-affiliated media accounts, verified, official government accounts.”
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Horse Shit !! If this is true then you will let Mr.Trump back on. We will see how true it is
I applaud Twitter for this. They are taking responsibility and attempting to minimize harm caused by misinformation. And if you don’t like it, just remember: this is NOT a first amendment violation because Twitter is a company. Only the government can violate your right to free speech. If this offends you, then you are an illogical snowflake… boycott twitter and go to a different social media platform.