CNBC November 29, 2022
Ashley Capoot

Key Points

– In a recent update to its website, Twitter said that effective Nov. 23, it is no longer enforcing its Covid-19 misleading information policy.

– Musk has committed to free speech on Twitter, which might partially explain why the change was enacted. But online safety experts have argued his approach has led to an increase in hate speech, harassment and misinformation on the platform.

In a recent update to its website, Twitter said that effective Nov. 23, it is no longer enforcing its Covid-19 misleading information policy.

It means the company will no longer prioritize removing or tagging misleading health information related to Covid-19.

Twitter said in December 2020 that it would begin to label and remove misinformation...

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