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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What actions has Twitter taken against accounts related to Q Anon?

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What are some of the conspiracy theories associated with Q Anon?

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How did Q Anon contribute to the spread of misinformation during the 2016 national election?

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What is the significance of the term 'deep state' in the context of Q Anon beliefs?

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What measures did Facebook take against the Q Anon network?

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