Twitter has been researching how to more effectively quell trolls and hype accounts, and that's where a new security mode comes in, built for a small set of testers on iOS, Android, and its site. Having an account anywhere on social media carries the danger of abuse of accounts that are for the sole purpose of tracking. As Twitter finds ways to sustain itself through Super Follows and Checked Spaces, it also needs to make sure users feel safe on the platform. While it took longer than some users expected, automatically blocking troll accounts could be a good first step.
How does the safe perfect mode work for you?
You can go to Settings > Privacy and security, where a new security mode option will be available if you have been chosen to test the feature. Enabling this alternative will allow an algorithm to detect each and every one of the accounts that send abuse to real users. If it notices something, it will automatically block those users from your account, as long as you don't track and interact with them as well.Presentation of the security mode. A new way to limit unwanted interactions on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/xa5Ot2TVhFS September 1, XNUMX See more “Throughout the product development process, we host multiple listening and feedback sessions for trusted partners with experience in online safety, mental health, and human rights. , including members of our Trust and Safety Council. Jarrod Doherty, a senior product designer at Twitter, explained in a weblog post. “His feedback from him influenced the settings to make it easier to use Safety Mode and helped us think about ways to deal with potential tampering with our technology. These trusted partners also played a key role in nominating Twitter account owners to join the commentary pool, prioritizing people from marginalized communities and women commentators. Although it's free for a small set of testers now, the company plans to roll out the feature soon for any and all users of its apps and site.