{"id":249792,"date":"2023-09-28T15:41:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bnreport.com\/?p=249792"},"modified":"2023-09-28T15:42:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:42:03","slug":"x-removes-electoral-misinformation-reporting-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bnreport.com\/en\/x-removes-electoral-misinformation-reporting-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"X Removes Electoral Misinformation Reporting Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>According to Reset.Tech Australia, \u201cthere now appears to be no channel to report electoral misinformation when discovered on your platform.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bnreport.com\/en\/\"><strong>BNR<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 Researchers have discovered that Elon Musk\u2019s X social media platform disabled a feature used to report misinformation about elections.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This move has sparked concerns, particularly in light of Australia\u2019s upcoming referendum and the impending 2024 US presidential elections.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The feature was initially introduced in 2021 and was available in the US, Australia, South Korea, and other countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, Reset.Tech Australia noted that this crucial tool for combatting electoral misinformation has vanished from X. It is worth noting that the feature was not cancelled in the European Union.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Concerns Arise in Australia<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This alteration is especially disconcerting for Australia, which is gearing up for its first referendum in nearly a quarter-century.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The feature\u2019s removal raises questions about the public\u2019s ability to report election-related misinformation, a growing concern for Australian authorities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Furthermore, with the 2024 US presidential elections on the horizon, the absence of this feature on X may hinder voters\u2019 capacity to report and address misinformation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reset.Tech Australia expressed its apprehension regarding this development. \u201cThere now appears to be no channel to report electoral misinformation when discovered on your platform,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although users can still report content they find hateful and abusive, the elimination of the misinformation reporting leaves a gap.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Electoral Misinformation Reporting Active in EU<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In contrast, this feature remains active within the European Union, where a recent study has highlighted X\u2019s high contribution to disinformation compared to other major social networks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The study, conducted by the European Commission, analysed over 6,000 unique social media posts across various platforms. Indeed, it concluded that X had the highest \u201cratio of discoverability\u201d of disinformation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The European Union has implemented the EU Digital Services Act (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eu-digital-services-act.com\/\">DSA<\/a>). The law compels tech giants to adhere to regulations aimed at safeguarding users and preventing election interference.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vera Jourova, the EU\u2019s Values and Transparency Commissioner, warned X, emphasising the necessity of compliance with these regulations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since Elon Musk\u2019s takeover of X, the platform has faced allegations of permitting a surge in hate speech and misinformation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, Musk countered these claims, asserting that the \u201cCommunity Notes\u201d feature serves as a more effective method of fact-checking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Reset.Tech Australia, \u201cthere now appears to be no channel to report electoral misinformation when discovered on your platform.\u201d BNR \u2013 Researchers have discovered that Elon Musk\u2019s X social media platform disabled a feature used to report misinformation about elections. 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