Conservative Twitter Users Accuse Company of Bias

Conservative Twitter Users Accuse Company of Bias

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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The video discusses Twitter's recent purge of accounts suspected of violating terms of service, highlighting the challenges in distinguishing bots from real users. It addresses Twitter's historical issues with harassment and political influence, particularly during the 2017-2018 period. The video also compares Twitter's fake account problem with Facebook's, noting the differences in account creation and verification processes. Twitter claims its tools are apolitical, focusing on suspicious behaviors, while Facebook reports a lower percentage of fake accounts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Twitter's recent account purge?

To increase user engagement

To reduce server load

To remove accounts violating terms of service

To promote new features

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Twitter face when purging accounts?

Improving user interface

Increasing advertisement revenue

Expanding server capacity

Identifying real users from bots

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Russian bots complicate Twitter's account purges?

By hacking into user accounts

By presenting themselves as real people

By creating fake news

By increasing server traffic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant difference between Twitter and Facebook regarding fake accounts?

Facebook does not verify accounts

Twitter allows accounts without real names

Facebook has a higher percentage of fake accounts

Twitter requires real names for accounts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Twitter accounts does the company claim are fake?

10%

5%

15%

2%