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Insiders Say X’s Crowdsourced Anti-Disinformation Tool Is Making the Problem Worse

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Insiders Say X’s Crowdsourced Anti-Disinformation Tool Is Making the Problem Worse

X's Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking program was designed to combat disinformation on X (formerly Twitter). While the program has gained attention from Elon Musk and X CEO Linda Yaccarino as a tool to address the influx of disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict, it seems to be facing various issues. The investigation revealed concerns about manipulation, lack of transparency, in-fighting, and potential vulnerability to coordinated manipulation by outside groups. Contributors claim that the program is slow, prone to manipulation, and may even worsen disinformation. It is also unclear how Community Notes contributors are chosen and whether there is any moderation. Overall, the article suggests that Community Notes may not be an effective solution for combating disinformation on the X platform.

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