Thread by @accessnow

We have concerns that Twitter, under @elonmusk, has laid off its human rights, safety and AI ethics teams.

There's potential for mis/disinfo to spread — esp as the US votes during #midterm elections today.

Here are a few tips to spot and slow fake info🧵
theguardian.com/technology/202…

✅ Fact-check ✅

Pause before sharing information you’re not sure is true.

Check the source.

Beware of doctored images and memes that contain mis/disinformation.

Seek out your own news instead of relying on curated social feeds.

✅ Do not give lies more air time ✅

In most instances, we recommend not sharing or engaging with mis/disinformation.

If you do engage with the OP, move the conversation to the DMs.

Report deceptive content to @CommonCause’s disinformation tip line: reportdisinfo.org

✅ Talk to friends and family who share mis/disinfo IRL ✅

If you have capacity, check out this guide from @PENamerica with useful tips to engage with people you know outside the internet: pen.org/how-to-talk-to…

That said, it shouldn't be solely up to users to monitor and fight mis/disinformation.

It requires collaboration and transparency between tech companies, civil society, activists, journalists, policymakers + more.

Image from the @ShorensteinCtr's Media Manipulation casebook ⬇️

And while Musk's takeover of Twitter continues to gain attention, it's not the only platform to face mis/disinfo issues that can harm democratic processes.

Every major platform should work to fight mis/disinfo beyond the US, in regions across the world.
cnbc.com/2022/11/07/soc…