Twitter Tightens Policy on Misinformation and False Reporting

The new standards cover the handling of disinformation regarding global conflict, including the war in Ukraine

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Twitter announced a new policy on Thursday to address viral misinformation during periods of crisis like armed conflict, public health emergencies and large-scale natural disasters.

The new global crisis information policy establishes standards for blocking the promotion of tweets that are determined to contain false reporting, false coverage of events and misleading allegations regarding the use of force, weapons and war crimes. The policy also targets broader misinformation about international sanctions and about the international community as a whole.

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