Social media firms ‘not ready to tackle misinformation’ during global elections

Experts warn that if platforms do not have strong election action plans, it could risk the integrity of elections and the safety of citizens.

Social media companies are not ready to tackle misinformation during elections due to take place around the world in 2024 because of language barriers, experts warn.

Global Coalition for Tech Justice, a movement of civil society leaders and survivors of tech harms, is calling on leading big tech companies, including Google, TikTok, Meta and X (formerly Twitter), to ensure their platforms are equipped to protect democracy and safety during votes next year.