In order to perhaps make its content moderation in line with Elon Musk’s vision for the social media platform, Twitter Inc. is reconsidering its policy regarding the permanent bans of users.
According to the report, which cited numerous people familiar with the subject,Twitter has been looking into other content moderation methods that could take the place of a ban, which is currently its most severe sanction for breaking the rules.
Musk had promised to make improvements to the social media platform’s content moderation procedures back in May, just after reaching a $44 billion agreement to acquire Twitter.
Musk, who identifies as an ardent supporter of free expression, previously declared he would lift ban on former US President Donald Trump.According to the source, any policy modification would not likely result in Trump being allowed to use Twitter again because the social media site has no plans to overturn bans imposed for violating its rules against encouraging violence.
Employees are investigating places where they believe Twitter may have banned users for infractions as minor as spreading false information, according to the article.Over the weekend, Twitter claimed it had restricted Kanye West’s account and deleted posts from the artist that had been criticised for being anti-Semitic.
