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June 9, 2020 09:39 am
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/9/21284940/twitter-5g-coronavirus-covid-19-fact-check-disinformation-conspiracy-theories-label
Twitter starts aggressively fact-checking tweets linking 5G to COVID-19
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Twitter is now fact-checking tweets that link 5G and the COVID-19 pandemic by adding a label that promises to get users “the facts about COVID-19,” Business Insider reports. Clicking the label takes you to a Twitter page titled “No, 5G isn’t causing coronavirus” that includes links to news reports, fact-checking organizations, and government agencies debunking the conspiracy theory.
Twitter confirmed the move in a statement given to Business Insider. “Last month, we announced that we are introducing new labels and warning messages to provide additional context and information on some Tweets containing disputed or misleading information related to COVID-19.” The company’s previous announcement can be found here.
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/9/21284940/twitter-5g-coronavirus-covid-19-fact-check-disinformation-conspiracy-theories-label
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