Twitter turmoil could be exploited by terrorists, experts warn

UN-backed safety group Tech Against Terrorism has now warned this is causing an erosion of content moderation capabilities that could allow terrorists to return more freely to online platforms.

The upheaval at Twitter could pose a threat to the national security of countries around the world, experts have warned (PA)

The ongoing upheaval at Twitter could pose a threat to the national security of countries around the world as terrorists exploit staff cuts and content moderation changes, experts have warned.

The platform’s new owner Elon Musk has cut thousands of staff and a number of key managers overseeing safety and content have also left the company.