Tech Platforms Roll Back Moderation Before 2024 Elections, Raising Misinformation Concerns

Tech platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter are rolling back content moderation policies ahead of 2024 elections.
This is raising concerns about a potential surge of misinformation and falsehoods around upcoming global elections.
Companies are facing pressure from right-wing groups accusing them of suppressing free speech.
Platforms have cut trust and safety teams and access to data, hampering misinformation research.
Experts warn the moves have weakened tech companies' ability to tackle election misinformation.

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/25/2023

Elon Musk stopped policing political misinformation. The tech industry followed.

Facebook and YouTube are stepping back from their role as curators of political misinformation, which could have significant consequences for the 2024 presidential election.

9/15/2023

Tech Giants Lack Language Skills to Stop Election Misinformation Worldwide, Critics Warn

Social media companies are at risk of not being able to combat misinformation during the 2024 elections due to language barriers, experts warn, as the Global Coalition for Tech Justice calls on leading tech companies to ensure platforms are equipped to protect democracy and user safety.