In response to today's discussion about disinformation in Europe, we reiterate that X is committed to complying with the DSA.
The EU’s own data shows other services saw greater changes in subscriber growth.
The EU’s own data shows other services saw greater numbers of total subscribers.
May 15, 2023 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
We are today sharing an update on our approach in Turkey.
We were in negotiation with the Turkish Government throughout last week, who made clear to us Twitter was the only social media service not complying in full with existing court orders.
In response to legal process and to ensure Twitter remains available to the people of Turkey, we have taken action to restrict access to some content in Turkey today.
We have informed the account holders of this action in line with our policy.
This content will remain available in the rest of the world.
May 27, 2021 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
🧵Twitter is deeply committed to the people of India. Our service has proven vital for the public conversation and a source of support for people during the pandemic. blog.twitter.com/en_in/topics/c…
To keep our service available, we will strive to comply with applicable law in India.
But, just as we do around the world, we will continue to be strictly guided by principles of transparency, a commitment to empowering every voice on the service, and protecting freedom of expression and privacy under the rule of law.
May 27, 2021 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
🧵Today we are expanding our #ThereIsHelp notification service for people in need of legal advice relating to Freedom of Expression in 🇹🇭, as we learnt many of them are not fully aware of their legal rights or how to seek help from existing resources:
According to @TLHR2014, more than 635 people (incl. 40 under 18 years old) have been charged for political involvement and expression since the Thai youth rallies on in 2020; some were without legal representation at the time of arrest.
May 26, 2021 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
We welcome the @EU_Commission Guidance on Code of Practice on Disinformation, and support an approach that takes a wider look at the information ecosystem to address challenges of disinformation. People should have choices about the algorithms that affect their experience online.
That is why, since 2018, we have made it possible for people using Twitter to switch to a reverse chronological order ranking of Tweets, giving them more control and providing greater transparency into how our algorithms affect what they see.
🧵Today we are launching an emoji for the #MilkTeaAlliance, an online solidarity alliance first started in April 2020 as a Twitter meme which has grown into a global pro-democracy movement led by activists and concerned citizens in 🇭🇰🇹🇭🇹🇼🇲🇲 and around the world.
To celebrate the first anniversary of the #MilkTeaAlliance, we designed an emoji featuring 3 different types of milk tea colours from regions where the Alliance first formed online. It automatically appears when you Tweet any of the hashtags below👇
Dec 9, 2020 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
The Internet is at a crossroads. What happens next will define our online lives for an entire generation.
A one-size-fits-all approach fails to consider our diverse online environment and risks crippling smaller players. It risks seriously undermining fair competition and effectively helps to entrench bigger companies.
Jul 30, 2020 • 21 tweets • 6 min read
Protecting the #OpenInternet is a key objective for Twitter – it’s why we exist. There are two key areas to consider: 1. Avoid entrenching the dominance of the biggest players by protecting competition 2. Focus on how content is discovered + amplified, less on removal alone
By delivering unprecedented economic and technological progress, the Open Internet has led to wider access to information and opportunities to speak that are core to participatory, democratic societies.
Oct 24, 2019 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
We want to empower people on Twitter to be informed digital citizens & to be able to recognise disinformation. To mark @UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2019, we're launching a new handbook for educators; Teaching and Learning with Twitter shorturl.at/ejsVW@UNESCO The handbook helps educators equip younger generations with media and information literacy skills, such as asking the right questions of content they engage with online, and navigating an increasingly complicated media environment. Download it here ⤵️ cards.twitter.com/cards/2m46mv/8…
Nov 11, 2018 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
There has been recent discussion regarding how we protect dissident voices on Twitter, particularly in Saudi Arabia. We want to take a moment to clarify some facts.
We understand the incredible risks faced by many who use our service to hold power to account, and we have strong tools in place to protect their privacy and their ability to do their vital work.
Oct 17, 2018 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Today we are releasing all the content associated with previously disclosed information operations that we have found on our service since 2016. Our goal is to enable further independent academic research and investigation: blog.twitter.com/official/en_us…
These datasets comprise of 3,841 accounts affiliated with the Internet Research Agency, originating in Russia, and 770 other accounts, potentially originating in Iran. They include more than 10 million Tweets & more than 2 million images, GIFs, videos, & Periscope broadcasts.
Apr 10, 2018 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Twitter is pleased to support the Honest Ads Act. Back in the fall we indicated we supported proposals to increase transparency in political ads.
Last October, Twitter announced plans to launch a new industry-leading platform called the Ads Transparency Center (ATC). The ATC will go beyond the requirements of the Honest Ads Act and eventually provide increased transparency to all advertisements on Twitter.
Jan 5, 2018 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
New Blog: World Leaders on Twitter
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There’s been a lot of discussion about political figures and world leaders on Twitter, and we want to share our stance.
