Community Notes may soon be slapping South African fake news mongers on X after sign ups get the green light.
Africans on the social media platform have long complained that while the feature helps with misinformation, it is rarely seen tackling fake news in a local context.unhinged tenure of Elon Musk
According to X itself, the platform has been rolling out access to Community Notes for users in a phased approach in order to make considerations on different “nuances” found in unique markets around the globe. As of the latest update users in 44 countries are allowed to sign up to use Community Notes to police other users.
The signup process is quick, but it doesn’t mean you will receive full access and be able to write up a Community Note.
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