Users can now report tweets that contain misleading voter information, just as they can for those containing harassment, spam or intentions of self-harm. They will then be reviewed against Twitter’s rules, which prohibit content that may mislead voters or suppress turnout, and offenders could face possible recourse.
It’s the first time the tool is being used in the U.S.
„This reporting flow has been an important aspect of our efforts since early 2019 to protect the health of the conversation for elections around the globe, specifically in India, the U.K., and across the EU,“ Monje said.
Late last year, Twitter said it would ban all political advertising ahead of the 2020 election, drawing criticism from Democratic and Republican campaign officials. CEO Jack Dorsey said at the time that political leaders should not be able to pay to spread their ideas on the platform.
Source: politico.com
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