Twitter Users can now Report Tweets that contain Misleading Voter Information, just as they can for those containing Harassment, Spam, or Intentions of Self-Harm.
Twitter will allow U.S. Users to Report Tweets with Misleading Information about How to Participate in the Forthcoming U.S. Elections starting Today, the Company said.
The Company expects the Reporting Tool will help Cut Down on Misinformation about How to Vote or Take Part in other Forms of Civic Engagement, an Issue that has been Top of Mind for Social Media Companies as the U.S. Election and Census take place this year.
"As caucuses and primaries for the presidential election get underway, we’re building on our efforts to protect the public conversation," said Carlos Monje Jr., Twitter’s Director of Public Policy and Philanthropy, in a Statement.
Users can now Report Tweets that will 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.
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