X intensifies fight against election misinformation for 2024.
X Expands Safety and Elections Teams, Updates Political Advertising Policies for 2024 Elections
X, formerly known as Twitter, is gearing up for the 2024 elections by taking significant steps to ensure safety and integrity on its platform. The Elon Musk-owned company announced on Tuesday that it will be expanding its safety and elections teams, implementing new political advertising policies, and actively combating misinformation surrounding the election process.
Enhancing Safety Measures
X’s safety and election teams will be dedicated to combating manipulation, identifying inauthentic accounts, and closely monitoring the platform for emerging threats. This proactive approach aims to maintain a secure and trustworthy environment for users during the election period.
Strict Enforcement of Civic Integrity Policy
The social media platform will continue to enforce its civic integrity policy, which prohibits users from suppressing participation in elections or spreading misleading information about voting procedures. Users who violate these rules will have their content limited and will be notified of the restrictions. Unlike previous elections, X will no longer delete content or restrict accounts outright.
Transparency in Political Advertising
While X will allow paid political advertisements, it will also establish a global advertising transparency center. This center will enable everyone to review the political ads being promoted on the platform, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Musk’s Contrasting Views
Interestingly, X’s adoption of an election misinformation team contrasts with the views expressed by its owner, Elon Musk. Musk has been critical of those claiming to combat misinformation and even sued a misinformation group for defaming the company using X’s data. However, X recognizes the importance of addressing misinformation during elections and is taking proactive measures to combat it.
It is worth noting that X has made compromises in the past. For instance, the company partnered with Integral Ad Science, an ad-verification company with connections to a government-funded group that has blacklisted conservative media outlets.
As X prepares for the 2024 elections, its commitment to safety, integrity, and transparency will play a crucial role in fostering a fair and informed political discourse on its platform.
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