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Twitter will no longer enforce its policy against COVID-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts and social media researchers that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccination and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus.
Twitter ends enforcement of Covid misinformation policy
Twitter will no longer enforce its policy against covid-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts and social media researchers that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccination and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus.
The move comes amid concerns over Twitter's ability to fight misinformation after the company fired more than half its staff, including those involved in content moderation.
Twitter's decision to no longer remove false claims about the virus, or the safety and effectiveness of vaccines disappointed public health officials.