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Twitter will crack down on false reporting ahead of U.S. Midterms

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August 12, 2022

Costa Haritos

Twitter is seeking to put the truth first as this November’s mid-terms fast approach

Twitter says false and misleading posts will be fact-checked in a bid to promote accurate reporting.

Twitter will apply its ‘civic integrity policy’, which was first rolled out in 2018.

The policy stops users from posting misleading content that can dissuade people from voting.

There will also be a crack down on claims that undermine the public’s confidence in the results.

It follows the 2020 Presidential election, where the company was accused of not doing enough to stop the spread of misinformation.

All 435 seats in the U.S. House will be up for grabs alongside around a third of senate seats.

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Costa Haritos

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.