X has added a new transparency feature to its Under the Hood tool that alerts users when local laws have reduced their posts' visibility. The update aims to clarify content moderation decisions and address shadowbanning concerns.
The social media platform now displays notifications when posts are restricted due to legal requirements in specific countries or regions. Users can access these details through X's Under the Hood feature, which breaks down why content may have limited reach.
The move provides greater clarity around content visibility decisions, distinguishing between restrictions imposed by law enforcement requests and those made by X's own policies. Posts subject to legal restrictions will show a specific notice indicating the jurisdictions where visibility has been reduced.
X has faced recurring accusations of shadowbanning—the practice of reducing a post's visibility without user knowledge. By publicly displaying legal-based restrictions, the platform creates a clearer record of enforcement actions. The feature applies globally, allowing users across different regions to understand how local regulations affect their content distribution.
This transparency measure comes as social media platforms face mounting pressure to disclose content moderation decisions and government requests affecting user posts.
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