X's Community Notes Missed 93% of False US Midterm Claims, Report Finds

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A report by NewsGuard, a US watchdog that rates the credibility of news and information sites, examined posts on X. The researchers found dozens of posts spreading false claims about the midterm elections, including baseless accusations of election fraud. According to the findings, X's Community Notes feature failed to flag about 93% of these false claims. The report highlights gaps in the platform's crowd-sourced fact-checking system during the election period.

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