Twitter is testing out labels to help you identify bot accounts

Twitter just announced that they are rolling out labels for bot accounts that make automated tweets. This feature is currently only available for a small number of developers, but it should be fully rolled out to all developers by the end of the year.

If activated, the label would be visible on the bot account’s profile and tweets under their name and handle. Right now, it looks like an icon of a robot head with the words “Automated by” followed the username of the bot maker.

Source: Twitter

Twitter said that they are testing this out to increase the public’s awareness and understanding of automated accounts. “Examples of automated accounts you might see on Twitter include bots that help you find vaccine appointments and disaster early warning systems. When these accounts let you know they’re automated, you get a better understanding of their purpose when you’re interacting with them,” they said in an FAQ.

This feature is meant to “help you identify good bots from spammy ones”. It is unclear how exactly it would help, but my guess is that only bots that follow Twitter’s automation rules will get the label. The rules basically say that bots should provide relevant information and should not spam content.

When it gets rolled out to the public, we are not sure if the label would be mandatory or opt-in, but right now it will only show up if the developers accept the invitation to the feature.

Later this year, Twitter also plans to roll out a label memorialize people who have died. This would probably look and work similar to the automated label.

[ SOURCE, IMAGE SOURCE ]

Recent Posts

What is it like washing your clothes in a RM12,999 washing machine? | Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo™

This post is brought to you by Samsung. This is the Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry…

4 hours ago

Dongfeng Box Malaysia: 94hp compact EV with up to 310km of range, priced from RM101k

Dongfeng Box is now officially available in Malaysia. Launched in partnership with Central Auto Distributors…

7 hours ago

Nissan Kicks e-Power now open for booking in Malaysia, priced below RM130,000

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced that the Nissan Kicks e-Power is now open…

11 hours ago

TikTok, Content Forum and UiTM empowers students with Digital Literacy to promote a safer digital space

TikTok in partnership with Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) have recently organised…

13 hours ago

Tesla owners in Malaysia can finally use the Autopark feature

Tesla owners in Malaysia have reported that their vehicles can now perform the Autopark feature.…

13 hours ago

Asus ROG Phone 9 series launching in Malaysia on 10th December 2024

After unveiling its latest smartphones, the Asus ROG Phone 9 series, to the world, Asus…

14 hours ago

This website uses cookies.