X Platform Expands Transparency Feature on Government Content Restrictions
What happened
The social media platform X has introduced an update to its "Under the Hood" transparency feature. This feature now notifies users when their posts are restricted (shadowbanned) due to government requests or legal requirements in a specific country. The feature allows users who have posted at least ten times in one month to download aggregated account statistics in JSON format, which includes details on reach restrictions implemented to comply with national laws.
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The information provided through the updated feature indicates which uploads are restricted in a given country due to government requests. These government requests can be based on various rules, including regulations concerning hate speech, terrorism-related content, and election laws.
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