"X Disables Electoral Misinformation Reporting Feature, Researchers Find"

Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has disabled a feature that allowed users to report misinformation about elections, according to research organization Reset.Tech Australia. The removal of the "politics" category from the reporting feature raises concerns about the spread of false claims ahead of major elections in the United States and Australia. This move comes amid growing pressure on social media platforms to combat electoral misinformation. The change may limit intervention and review processes for content that violates X's own policy on electoral misinformation. Reset.Tech Australia has expressed concern about the loss of the ability to report serious misinformation, particularly in the lead-up to Australia's upcoming referendum.