: Users attempting to retweet content labeled as misleading were shown a prompt directing them to credible information before they could proceed .
In October 2020, Twitter (now X) temporarily changed how the retweet button worked to slow the spread of misinformation ahead of the U.S. Presidential election . Instead of a one-click retweet, the platform began automatically prompting users to . How the Change Worked Changing how retweets work, Twitter seeks to sl...
: The goal was to introduce "friction" into the sharing process, forcing users to pause and consider the content they were amplifying . : Users attempting to retweet content labeled as