Twitter To Label All Misleading Or Disputed Tweets About COVID-19

Twitter has introduced a new policy to manage misinformation about COVID-19. The policy categorizes tweets into misleading information, disputed claims, and unverified claims. Tweets that conflict with public health guidance will have warnings, and users can learn more about the misleading content. This policy applies to all users, including public figures, and covers both current and past tweets. Twitter acknowledges the challenge of catching every tweet but is working on improving its technology.

What are the three main categories Twitter uses to classify tweets about COVID-19?

• Safety risks, health hazards, and misinformation

• Misleading information, disputed claims, and unverified claims

• True information, false claims, and verified claims

• Public health guidance, expert opinions, and user feedback

What will users see before they can view a tweet flagged for misinformation?

• A direct message from Twitter

• A warning and a link to learn more

• A pop-up asking for feedback

• An option to report the tweet

How does Twitter plan to handle tweets made before the new policy announcement?

• They will be archived for future reference

• They will be ignored

• They will be reviewed under the new policy

• They will be automatically deleted

Who does the new Twitter policy apply to?

• Only verified accounts

• Only users with a large following

• All users, including public figures

• Only new users

What is Twitter's stance on catching every tweet that violates the new policy?

• They guarantee to catch every tweet

• They acknowledge the challenge but are improving technology

• They will rely on user reports

• They will not take any action