Twitter is working on a new feature that will simplify the process of demarking your tweets as sensitive by appealing to the security algorithm. Users often feel because they have been wronged by the visual identification of the platform hence the new system update will make sure no tweet is victimized.
This week, the platform launched yet another test run to try to improve its policies and focus on creating a much more transparent environment. It will help users solve their queries concerning the reason behind the tagging of their content.
After the recent soldier-incident on Twitter on July 4th, the platform was heavily criticized for being irresponsible. Of course, Twitter then had to improve their classification system hence the new tests. The platform did not deserve half the hate it got because it needs to rely on AI to eradicate all kinds of misdemeanors and as many platforms emphasize, sometimes this means that certain content gets victimized. The false ratio, however, is greatly dominated by the number of correct reports being made.
Although the result due to the recent surge in the positive statistics around the drop in the number of misdemeanors is huge, the rate of violations keeps skyrocketing as well. Twitter also observed a huge increase in the amount of content surrounding non-consensual nudity. Due to this increase, the restrictions keep getting stronger which in turn lead to more false positives.
With the new update, Twitter will not only be able to prove to users its efficiency but also help users right their wronged tweets. This test will be launched first in its two biggest markets and then in Mexico. This new feature will be on the market soon depending on its success and if you're a part of the test then get ready to file in some complaints. If you haven't marked your tweet as sensitive and it appears so, you can file a query right away.
Twitter has been focusing on improving its privacy and security policies as seen by their new test. Furthermore, Twitter's recent updates show the platform's keenness towards security. It notified users of the creation of audio transcription of the content on Spaces. It also keep tabs on all the transcriptions made though the platform. Lastly, Twitter felt its responsibility to inform users about the information received by third-party partners concerning videos on auto-play.
Twitter is improving its policies day by day as more and more users opt for the platform due it's high security. We look forward to the success of the test and its launch. It would be a nice change to have users reach to the platform's administration.
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This week, the platform launched yet another test run to try to improve its policies and focus on creating a much more transparent environment. It will help users solve their queries concerning the reason behind the tagging of their content.
After the recent soldier-incident on Twitter on July 4th, the platform was heavily criticized for being irresponsible. Of course, Twitter then had to improve their classification system hence the new tests. The platform did not deserve half the hate it got because it needs to rely on AI to eradicate all kinds of misdemeanors and as many platforms emphasize, sometimes this means that certain content gets victimized. The false ratio, however, is greatly dominated by the number of correct reports being made.
Although the result due to the recent surge in the positive statistics around the drop in the number of misdemeanors is huge, the rate of violations keeps skyrocketing as well. Twitter also observed a huge increase in the amount of content surrounding non-consensual nudity. Due to this increase, the restrictions keep getting stronger which in turn lead to more false positives.
With the new update, Twitter will not only be able to prove to users its efficiency but also help users right their wronged tweets. This test will be launched first in its two biggest markets and then in Mexico. This new feature will be on the market soon depending on its success and if you're a part of the test then get ready to file in some complaints. If you haven't marked your tweet as sensitive and it appears so, you can file a query right away.
Twitter has been focusing on improving its privacy and security policies as seen by their new test. Furthermore, Twitter's recent updates show the platform's keenness towards security. It notified users of the creation of audio transcription of the content on Spaces. It also keep tabs on all the transcriptions made though the platform. Lastly, Twitter felt its responsibility to inform users about the information received by third-party partners concerning videos on auto-play.
Twitter is improving its policies day by day as more and more users opt for the platform due it's high security. We look forward to the success of the test and its launch. It would be a nice change to have users reach to the platform's administration.
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