Elon Musk says X will send DMs when posts you’ve engaged with are corrected
X is planning to implement a new feature that notifies users via direct message when a post they have interacted with receives a Community Note correction. This update aims to combat the spread of misinformation by ensuring users are alerted to inaccuracies even after their initial engagement.
Why it matters
This change addresses a major criticism regarding the latency of fact-checking, potentially reducing the viral spread of false information on social media platforms.
X's crowdsourced fact-checking system, Community Notes, will be updated to send users direct messages alerting them whenever a post they have interacted with has received a correction. The change, which is not yet live, was announced by X owner Elon Musk. He did not share a time frame for its launch.
The article reports on a feature announcement neutrally, citing both the intended benefits and the existing criticisms of the platform's moderation efficacy.
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