Twitter calls on users to help debunk misinformation

The Birdwatch trial asks people to post notes proving why certain tweets may not be true (Twitter/PA)

Twitter is turning to its users for help in combating misinformation by allowing people to submit notes on tweets that may be false.

The initiative, dubbed Birdwatch, is being trialled among a small group in the US initially, as social networks continue to explore ways of balancing free speech against potentially harmful fake news.