Twitter has been battling disinformation for a long time. According to recent news, Twitter is planning to withdraw from the voluntary EU regulation on combating disinformation. This information suggests that the platform’s fight against misinformation and information pollution might face obstacles. Here are the details!
Can misinformation increase on Twitter?
Twitter, which has been combating information pollution on its platform for a long time, surprised many with the recent news. According to statements made by EU officials, Twitter is set to withdraw from the voluntary agreement known as the EU Disinformation Code.
Last year, the European Commission strengthened the rules, requiring companies to regularly provide data on advertising revenue obtained from disinformation actors. The new obligations also include reporting the number of political advertisements and instances of identified manipulative behavior.
Rumor has it that Meta, previously known as Facebook, is preparing to unveil a new platform to compete with Twitter as early as next month.
An EU official stated that Twitter has shown indications of abandoning this regulation. The official also added that the company’s recent lack of effort has made little difference. Additionally, the official referred to the recently adopted technology regulations.
Furthermore, the official stated, “This means they will not participate in meetings and will not publish reports. They will still have legal obligations.” This indicates that Twitter is not withdrawing from the European market.
Vera Jourava, Vice President of the European Commission, mentioned last month that Twitter is increasingly concerned about the rise of Russian disinformation on the platform. The recent wave of layoffs in the company, coinciding with Elon Musk’s appointment, has also drawn attention. Considering all these factors, there is concern that the misinformation frenzy on Twitter might continue to grow.
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