Twitter will now warn users before they like a tweet with disputed information

The social network says similar move has helped decrease quote tweets of misleading information by 29%. Picture: Twitter/PA

Twitter will now warn users if they are about to like a tweet which may contain misleading information in its latest attempt to stem the spread of fake news.

The social network started displaying labels under posts that contain disputed details earlier this year, particularly around the US election and misinformation related to coronavirus.