Community Notes on X (Twitter): Are They Failing to Stop Misinformation?

In this video, we dive into the effectiveness of Community Notes on X (formerly Twitter) and explore recent reports suggesting they may be falling short in addressing misinformation. Despite being touted as a solution to combat misleading posts, recent findings reveal significant gaps in how Community Notes are implemented and displayed.
Key Points Discussed:
How Community Notes Work:
Users tap "Request Community Note" from the three-dot menu.
Contributors review the post for accuracy and propose a note if valid.
Proposed notes undergo cross-political perspective review before approval or rejection.
Key Findings:
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) found that 74% of accurate Community Notes aren’t shown to all users, despite aligning with independent fact-checks.
Many Notes addressing claims about the 2020 U.S. election being "stolen" face rejection due to political disagreements among contributors.
Analysis from The Washington Post highlights that less than 9% of Community Notes written in 2024 have been displayed publicly.
Discussion Topics:
The role of political bias in Community Notes and its impact on addressing misinformation.
Elon Musk's perspective: "People should decide what's accurate," raising questions about the balance between community moderation and independent fact-checking.
The need for independent reporting and public skepticism to counteract unconscious bias and misinformation.
Join the Conversation:
Do you think Community Notes are doing enough to fight misinformation? Or is more transparency and accountability needed in the process? Let us know in the comments!

[@lefthand4943]

That is okay bro. Everybody has the rigth to believe in what they want.

[@blisterbill8477]

I want all of the liars to agree with my politics or be silenced !
-whiny twits on the internet