Twitter Met With Sharp Criticism After Suspending Venezuelan Accounts

Twitter suspended over a dozen accounts linked to government institutions without prior announcement. The platform has systems to detect manipulations and allows users to appeal suspensions. Affected accounts include journalists and military branches, with some later restored. Previously, Twitter removed nearly 2000 Venezuelan accounts, initially attributing the campaign to Russia but later suggesting it originated in Venezuela.

What did Twitter say about its systems for detecting platform manipulations?

• They are proactive and can detect manipulations automatically.

• They are reactive and require user reports.

• They are only used for government accounts.

• They are only used during elections.

Who were among the suspended accounts by Twitter?

• Journalists, political leaders, and military branches

• Only political leaders

• Only military branches

• Only journalists

What action did Twitter take last year regarding Venezuelan accounts?

• Suspended 100 accounts

• Removed nearly 2000 accounts

• Banned all Venezuelan users

• Partnered with Venezuelan government

Initially, which organization did Twitter blame for the Venezuelan propaganda campaign?

• North Korean Hackers

• Chinese Government

• Russia's Internet Research Agency

• Venezuelan Government

What did Twitter later suggest about the origin of the Venezuelan campaign?

• It was based in North Korea

• It was based in Russia

• It was based in Venezuela

• It was based in China