Twitter Cracking Down On QAnon Conspiracy Theory Accounts

Twitter Cracking Down On QAnon Conspiracy Theory Accounts

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The video discusses actions taken by social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook against QAnon, a far-right conspiracy movement. Twitter has permanently suspended accounts and blocked QAnon-related URLs and theories from trending. The video also highlights QAnon's influence on politics, including the spread of the Pizzagate conspiracy. Additionally, it covers QAnon's beliefs about a 'great awakening' and misinformation about COVID-19. Twitter has removed over 7,000 accounts, with more expected, while Facebook has also taken down several pages and groups linked to QAnon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action has Twitter taken against Q Anon accounts?

They have permanently suspended them.

They have promoted them.

They have ignored them.

They have partnered with them.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Pizzagate conspiracy theory about?

A new pizza recipe.

A political figure involved in a child trafficking ring.

A restaurant's secret menu.

A celebrity scandal.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Q Anon view President Trump's role?

As a promoter of conspiracy theories.

As a supporter of mask-wearing.

As a figure bringing about a great awakening.

As a critic of social media.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What false claim did Q Anon make about COVID-19?

It is a new technology.

It is a hoax.

It is a political strategy.

It is a natural disaster.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Q Anon-related accounts did Twitter remove?

7,000

500

50,000

150,000