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by dirtyid 2368 days ago
Somewhat, though I think Saudi and probably Israel is the perennial controversial ally valley kids have no problem shitting on. Which leads me to question who decides which targets to focus on or which experts help them verify attribution. Part of the disclosure process also includes:

>We also proactively notify law enforcement, our peers, and other relevant state agencies.

Does that include foreign countries? Is twitter coordinating with Iran right now to help fight Saudi info campaign? The entire process chain looks US based or at least distorted by US interests. We know US has Psy-Ops, past foreign influence campaigns (Ernest Voice), and Smith–Mundt Modernization Act 2012 legalized domestic dissemination of propaganda. Either US/Allies does not perform influence operations, or Twitter is not looking hard enough, doesn't want to look or can't disclose. People can judge which options is more likely for themselves.