Twitter Met With Sharp Criticism After Suspending Venezuelan Accounts

Twitter suspended over a dozen accounts linked to government institutions without prior announcement. The accounts included journalists, political leaders, and military branches. Users can appeal if they believe the suspension was an error. Some accounts were later restored. Previously, Twitter removed nearly 2000 Venezuelan accounts, initially attributing the campaign to Russia's Internet Research Agency, but later suggesting it originated in Venezuela.

What did Twitter say about its systems for detecting platform manipulations?

• They are reactive and require user reports.

• They are proactive and can detect manipulations automatically.

• They are only used for government accounts.

• They are only used during election periods.

Who were some of the account holders affected by the suspensions?

• Journalists, political leaders, and military branches

• Sports teams and athletes

• Educational institutions

• Celebrities and influencers

What action did Twitter take against Venezuelan accounts the previous year?

• They partnered with Venezuelan accounts for a marketing campaign.

• They suspended accounts linked to educational institutions.

• They removed nearly 2000 accounts as part of a propaganda campaign.

• They promoted Venezuelan accounts to increase visibility.

Initially, which organization did Twitter suspect was behind the Venezuelan propaganda campaign?

• Russia's Internet Research Agency

• Iran's Cyber Army

• North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau

• China's Ministry of State Security

What did Twitter later conclude about the origin of the propaganda campaign?

• It was based out of Venezuela.

• It was based out of North Korea.

• It was based out of China.

• It was based out of Iran.