Twitter Files Reveal How Social Media Platform Rigged the COVID Debate

In recent weeks, reports have emerged that Twitter has been actively censoring information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The censorship has been wide-ranging and includes both true but inconvenient facts and data as well as attempts to discredit experts who disagree with government policy. The revelations began in April when a group of researchers at Harvard University released a study that found Twitter had censored tweets containing “true but inconvenient” information about the virus. This included tweets about potential treatments for COVID-19, as well as other topics such as masks and social distancing. The study also revealed that Twitter was actively suppressing ordinary users who were sharing CDC data or challenging official government narratives on the virus. This included accounts belonging to doctors and other medical professionals who disagreed with certain policies or decisions made by governments around the world. Twitter has denied any wrongdoing, claiming it is simply trying to ensure accuracy in its content moderation process. However, critics argue that this censorship goes beyond accuracy and is instead an attempt to control public discourse on the pandemic by silencing dissenting voices. The controversy over Twitter’s actions comes at a time when social media platforms are facing increasing scrutiny from governments around the world over their role in spreading misinformation about the virus. With these latest revelations, it appears that some of these platforms may be taking active steps to shape public opinion rather than just reporting it accurately.