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Elon Musk's Twitter lifts rule against Covid misinformation

13 Sept 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

Twitter, under Elon Musk's ownership, officially stopped enforcing its Covid-19 misleading information policy as of November 23, 2022.
This policy reversal aligns with Musk's self-proclaimed 'free speech absolutist' stance and follows the reinstatement of numerous previously banned accounts, including former President Donald Trump's.
The decision comes amidst significant workforce reductions at Twitter, particularly among employees tasked with content moderation, raising concerns about the platform's ability to combat disinformation.
Musk's new content moderation approach has prompted a substantial number of major advertisers to suspend or cease their campaigns on the platform.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.