Exploring Twitter’s surprising decision to withdraw from the EU’s disinformation code of practice. Understand the implications of this move on the future of online misinformation, the changing landscape of content moderation, and the role of social media giants in combating disinformation.
With apps like Clubhouse holding the limelight at the moment, audio is a big focus for app makers. Today, Twitter is launching its voice DM feature in selected countries including, India, Brazil, and Japan. If you’re a Twitter user in one of these countries, you’ll be able to send a voice DM to anyone starting … Read more
Reuters Twitter disclosed three major state-backed networks pushing propaganda for China, Russia, and Turkey. The Chinese network was by far the largest, comprising some 170,000 accounts. Twitter found a “core” network of 23,750 accounts tweeting pro-government material, and this was in turn spread by 150,000 “amplifier” accounts. Source: Twitter deleted a network of 170,000 Chinese … Read more
Twitter has released its Q1 2020 performance update, showing a significant increase in usage amid COVID-19. Source: Twitter Jumps to 166 Million Daily Users in Q1, Warns of Slowing Ad Spend