Twitterati can now report fake news ... but that doesn’t mean it will be blocked

In an experiment in some regions, Twitter users’ input will be used to help identify misinformation trends

18 August 2021 - 20:11 By Kurt Wagner

Twitter is adding an option for users to report misinformation to the company, but says the expanded ability to flag tweets won’t necessarily lead to more fact-checking or labels on problematic posts. ..

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