Twitter content moderation policies under fire from Meta’s oversight board
Good morning everyone! Last month, Jack Dorsey, the Twitter’s CEO Twitter, announced that they were testing a brand new application for social networks. This came as some people were shocked and was especially surprising in light of the latest controversy regarding Twitter. But, it appears this app might be the perfect solution Twitter will require to get on the right track. It will be running a distributed protocol which makes it less central than other social media websites. This is beneficial, as it will make it difficult for bad users to exploit the platform to achieve their personal goals. Of course, it will be difficult to tell for sure if the app is effective.
1. What’s the latest social media app that Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is beta testing?
Twitter is the latest social media platform Jack Dorsey beta-testing. This application allows users to send short messages to each others in real-time. 2. What’s the objective of the Meta’s oversight panel? The purpose of the Meta’s oversight board is to talk about content moderation together with Twitter. The board modifies the Twitter content. 3. What instruments will the board make use of for managing content that is moderated? There are a variety of tools to assist the board filter content. For instance, it can act filters to stop the sharing of certain types of content on Twitter. 4.
2. What exactly is developed by distributed protocol?
A distributed protocol process is when a group of programmers work together in the development of a set standards or an protocol for one system. It is usually done in a decentralized and open way, where developers work together to develop the best solution possible to the problem in front of them. With regard to the Meta Oversight Board, the purpose is to establish guidelines for the moderation of content, which can use by Twitter and the other social media websites.
3. What was the reason Twitter’s ban on Donald Trump come about?
Twitter’s decision to ban Donald Trump came about after several discussions and debate. Trump used the platform to spread false info and incite violence. Twitter blocked Trump’s account permanently after repeated warnings. Though it was highly controversial, Twitter believed it was crucial to protect the integrity and security of its platform.
A Brief Summary
Elon Musk’s announcement about his plans to establish an official council on content moderation at Twitter implies that the Donald Trump block from the website could remain as is for now. The new moderation organization will decide regarding account reinstatement as well as posting. It is important to note is that former US Presidency Donald Trump said Twitter was “back in good hands” in the wake of its acquisition by Elon Musk, a billionaire.