Twitter said it limited the reach of more than 700,000 tweets that violated its policies. The company said it took these steps in response to a number of issues, including misinformation, violence and abuse. According to Twitter, most of the restricted tweets have been removed from the platform. However, some were left standing with a notice explaining why they had been restricted. The company said it will continue to monitor the platform and take action against tweets that violate its policies.
Here are some of the reasons why Twitter has limited the reach of tweets:
Misinformation: Twitter said it limited the reach of tweets that contained false or misleading information. For example, the company limited the reach of tweets claiming that the 2020 U.S. presidential election had been fraudulent.
Violence: Twitter said it limited the reach of tweets encouraging violence or hate speech. For example, the company limited the reach of tweets threatening to kill or violence against a group or individual.
Abuse: Twitter said it limited the reach of tweets that contained verbal abuse or threats. For example, the company limited the reach of tweets that insulted or mocked another user.
Twitter said limiting the reach of tweets is a way to protect users from misinformation, violence and abuse. The company said it will continue to monitor the platform and take action against tweets that violate its policies.
In an interview with Engadget, Twitter’s head of security, Ned Segal, said the company is working hard to address the challenges it faces. Limiting the reach of tweets is a measure Twitter has taken to try to improve the platform. The company said it will continue to monitor the platform and take action against tweets that violate its policies.
