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A lot of people come to Twitter to learn about and discuss elections. These convos are important to us—here’s how we not only protect but also enable authentic election conversations:

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In the coming months, you’ll be seeing more resources and PSAs from us, right here on your Twitter timeline. You can learn more about our global approach to elections at

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Every year is an election year on Twitter. Read about our approach to protect the conversation and integrity of civic events globally.

Your confidence in elections is vital. That’s why our civic integrity policy helps prevent the use of Twitter to share or spread false or misleading information that might threaten this public confidence.

Twitter's civic integrity policy | Twitter Help

You may not use Twitter’s services for the purpose of manipulating or interfering in elections or other civic processes.

We work to help keep the conversation safe from manipulation and make sure we’re surfacing the latest, and most credible information.

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We're committed to making Twitter a place to easily discover content that matters to you. Recommendations are personalized suggestions that help us do this. More on how they work, where you'll see them, and how you can control your experience:

How recommendations help you discover more on Twitter

Recommendations are designed to enrich your Twitter experience, and the more you know about them, the better they can be.

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Here’s how we approached our new feature, Twitter Circle to give people more control over who can see and engage with their content.

Some Tweets just aren’t for everybody—and that’s OK

Twitter just made it easier for people to have control over what they Tweet and who gets to see it.

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We also remain committed to creating a safe space for public conversation. Learn more here: bit.ly/3AfyXZY . .

How we address misinformation on Twitter

Have you ever seen helpful information that turned out to be…not so credible? It happens. Here’s what you can do to make it right:

This is a white image with hot pink overtones and it is titled “Accidentally shared misinfo?” The image tells you to delete the Tweet, post a new Tweet to correct the misinformation and update your Followers with the accurate details. The last tip is that you should feel empowered and encouraged to keep the conversation going even if you accidentally shared misinfo.

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Misleading information is complex, evolving, and sometimes cloaked behind questions or opinions. Learn more about how Twitter defines misinformation, and steps we take to keep open dialogue on the platform while also mitigating harm.

How we address misinformation on Twitter

News —and unfortunately, misleading information — travels fast. Especially when emotions run high 🧵

A white image with blue overtones that is titled “Misinfo can thrive during major events.” The first tip shared is to double-check important information by searching it online using different keywords. The second tip is to look at the dates in the article to make sure it’s current news. And the last tip is to make share multiple sources are reporting this information.

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A few things to note: - Only you can see who's in your Twitter Circle -Your Twitter Circle Tweets cannot be Retweeted, giving you more control over who can engage with your Tweets Find out more in our blog 👇.

Introducing Twitter Circle, a new way to Tweet to a smaller crowd

With Twitter Circle, people now have the flexibility to choose who can see and engage with their content on a Tweet-by-Tweet basis.

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Today we’re rolling out Twitter Circle! This lets you choose on a Tweet-by-Tweet basis who can see your Tweets––everyone or only those in your circle.

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Some Tweets are for everyone & others are just for people you’ve picked. We’re now testing Twitter Circle, which lets you add up to 150 people who can see your Tweets when you want to share with a smaller crowd. Some of you can create your own Twitter Circle beginning today!

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Twitter also has specific rules against sharing synthetic and manipulated media. Learn more about those rules here:

Our synthetic and manipulated media policy | Twitter Help

Learn about Twitter's enforcement measures combating the deceptive sharing of harmful synthetic and manipulated media.

"Seeing is believing" is a thing of the past. Here’s how you can stop the spread of fake content or images:

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The first step this image shares is to save or screenshot an image you see, then upload it onto an image search engine to see if it is manipulated, old or taken out of context.

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An interesting Tweet on the Timeline might catch your attention, but not all information is accurate, even from a blue check account. Here are some things you can consider 👇.

A white image with orange overtones that is titled “Know who you’re talking to.” The first tip is to ask yourself if the account seems reliable. The second tip is to check if the Tweet is being shared by a qualified expert or authority figure, especially if it’s breaking news or a specialized topic. And the third tip is to make sure the account is sharing facts you can double check. The last note is a reminder that even people with blue checks can accidentally share misinformation.

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To help enable free expression and dialogue, we only remove content if it breaks our rules. Learn more about what violates those rules:

How we address misinformation on Twitter

Depending on the specific case, we might take one or more of these actions. - Add labels - Provide additional context through Twitter Moments - Reduce visibility of misleading Tweets

And you might wonder: why wouldn’t Twitter take down all potentially misleading Tweets? Taking down Tweets is what people think of first, but it's only 1 action we take to guard against the impacts of misinformation. Here are other preventative measures we can take:

Do you know how to spot misinformation? Stop & take five before sharing. 🧵

A purple image with a title that says “How to Spot Misinfo on Twitter” and subtitle that says 5 things to check before sharing. The first tip is to understand whether something is a proven fact or an opinion. The second tip is to check the author and see if you trust the person sharing the information and if you know their biases. The third tip is to check if the photo is fake or altered. The fourth tip is to check if the URL is reputable and the fifth tip is to make sure the information is not outdated.

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Ahead of the US midterm elections, we’re sharing steps we’re taking to protect election conversations, and to help ensure people feel confident about what they see on Twitter. 🇺🇸🧵

Our approach to the 2022 US midterms

Information on Twitter's approach to the 2022 US midterm elections.

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And because every year is an election year on Twitter, you can learn about our global elections approach at elections.twitter.com.

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Every year is an election year on Twitter. Read about our approach to protect the conversation and integrity of civic events globally.

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Learn more about what else we’ve been doing to address the US elections conversation here

Our approach to the 2022 US midterms

Information on Twitter's approach to the 2022 US midterm elections.

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This means we’ll take action against misleading claims about the voting process, misleading content intended to intimidate or dissuade people from participating in the election, or misleading claims that may undermine public confidence in elections outcomes.

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Starting today, we’ll begin enforcing the Civic Integrity Policy in context of the US 2022 midterms.

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Every year is an election year on Twitter. Read about our approach to protect the conversation and integrity of civic events globally.

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Unlike muting a conversation, Unmention lets you leave a thread AND prevents others from mentioning you in that conversation so your handle appears as text instead of a link to your profile. Learn more about how Unmention can help you protect your peace:

Don’t @ me: Protecting your peace with “Unmention”

A new safety feature from Twitter lets people leave the conversation and make themselves “unmentionable.”

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Sometimes you want to see yourself out. Take control of your mentions and leave a conversation with Unmentioning, now rolling out to everyone on all devices.

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Here’s how it works: before sending an offensive reply to a Tweet, a pop-up appears asking the author if they’d like to review the post before Tweeting it. As a result, we’ve seen that people have been canceling or deleting their Tweets 30% of the time.

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We’ve been testing a new feature that prompts people to reconsider Tweet replies containing harmful language and so far, the results are promising:

How Twitter is nudging users to have healthier conversations

You can’t ban mean, but you can help build an online environment that promotes, encourages, and supports ways that people can treat each other with more respect.

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We’ve been refining our approach to crisis misinformation, drawing on input from global experts and human rights organizations. As part of this new framework, we’ll start adding warning notices on high visibility misleading Tweets related to the war in Ukraine.

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People turn to Twitter during crisis times to share news, find support, and stay connected. Today, we’re launching a crisis misinformation policy so Twitter doesn’t recommend or amplify viral, false content that can further harm already vulnerable groups.

Introducing our crisis misinformation policy

Information about Twitter's crisis misinformation policy.

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Also, your privacy isn’t a game. But we DID make one to help you understand the more complex parts of our privacy policy and how you can take control of your experience on Twitter. Play & learn: twitterdatadash.com

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So what’s different? We’ve emphasized clear language and moved away from legal jargon. Beginning today, you can see the updates to our privacy policy and terms of service in the app via settings and on our redesigned privacy policy site.

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We wanted to fit our Privacy Policy into 280 characters, but there’s a lot here. And it’s important. So we’ve rewritten it to be as simple & useful as possible to help you understand the information we collect, how it’s used, and the control you have.

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Read Twitter’s Privacy Policy to learn about the information we collect, how it’s used, and the control you have over it.

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We’ve been continuously working to combat spammy & duplicative content on Twitter at scale and our new Copypasta and Duplicate Content policy clarifies what constitutes a violation along with what happens when it is violated. help.twitter.com/rules-and-poli

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We’ve seen an increase in ‘copypasta,’ an attempt by many accounts to copy, paste, and Tweet the same phrase.

When we see this behavior, we may limit the visibility of the Tweets. help.twitter.com/en/safety-and-

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How do you say “Don’t @ me,” without saying “Don’t @ me”? We’re experimenting with Unmentioning—a way to help you protect your peace and remove yourself from conversations—available on Web for some of you now.

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Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our aim has been to remediate abuse at scale and be transparent about our work to protect the conversation happening on Twitter. Today, we’re sharing two key updates about government affiliated accounts.

Our ongoing approach to the war in Ukraine

Twitter's approach to the war in Ukraine.

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