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Twitter is building a system to fight misinformation. This feature represents a radical shift from top-down content moderation to a decentralized, community-driven approach.

The system relies on human intelligence and algorithms to function. Twitter is building a system to fight misinformation

Users attach explanations and source links to viral claims. Twitter is building a system to fight misinformation

The system looks for consensus across different viewpoints. A note is promoted only if users who usually disagree rate it as helpful. Twitter is building a system to fight misinformation

Early data suggests users are much more likely to aggressively fact-check opposing political spectrums than their own "tribe".