SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Twitter announced significant updates to its Community Standards today. The changes aim to create a safer online environment for everyone. The platform broadens the rules covering harmful content.
(Twitter Expands ‘Community Standards’)
The expanded standards now address new forms of online abuse more directly. This includes coordinated harassment campaigns. It also tackles synthetic media and manipulated content more thoroughly. Twitter wants to limit misleading information. The rules provide clearer definitions of prohibited behavior. This helps users understand expectations better.
Twitter stated the updates reflect user feedback and evolving online challenges. The company believes clearer rules lead to fairer enforcement. “Our goal remains protecting user safety,” a spokesperson said. “These updates give us stronger tools to act against harmful conduct.”
The revised standards cover hate speech, abuse, violent threats, and non-consensual media sharing. Rules against promoting terrorism or illegal activities are also strengthened. Twitter emphasizes its commitment to free expression. It also says safety requires reasonable boundaries.
Enforcement actions will continue based on these updated rules. This includes warnings, limiting tweet reach, and account suspensions. Twitter relies on automated systems and human review. The company trains its teams on the new guidelines. Users can appeal enforcement decisions.
(Twitter Expands ‘Community Standards’)
Twitter expects the changes to reduce harmful interactions. The platform encourages users to report violations. Updated policy details are available on Twitter’s Help Center. The new Community Standards take effect globally immediately. Twitter plans ongoing reviews of its policies.