Twitter has decided to launch a new policy that aims to step up its fight against misinformation and the spread of false allegations on the social media platform during times of crisis.

Here are the changes for users of the platform:

What does the new policy entail?

Twitter defines a crisis as “situations in which there is a widespread threat to life, physical safety, health, or basic subsistence”.

Under the new policy, Twitter will add warning labels to debunk false claims about crises and users will not be able to like, forward, or respond to the posts that violate the new rules.

Some of the tweets that could end up with a warning notice include those that falsely report on events, include false allegations involving weapons or use of force, or spread broader misinformation regarding atrocities or international responses.

Twitter said it will require verification from multiple credible and publicly available sources to determine what is misinformation and what is not.

The platform will start with tweets and information concerning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but it will expand to include situations of armed conflict, health emergencies, and large-scale natural disasters.

Initially, misleading content regarding the war in Ukraine will be targeted to limit the spread of claims debunked by humanitarian groups or other credible sources.

The policy was announced on Thursday but according to Yoel Roth, Twitter’s head of safety and integrity, the platform has been...

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