Twitter now shares data with researchers. This change helps experts study the platform better. Twitter announced this new policy today. Researchers can apply for access to public information. This includes tweets and how users interact. Twitter wants to support open science. They believe this is important for understanding online conversations.
(Twitter’s Data Sharing with Researchers)
Many researchers struggled to get Twitter data before. The new program aims to solve this problem. Approved researchers get access through a special website. Twitter provides tools to check the information. This helps researchers confirm their findings. The data covers many topics. Researchers can look at elections, health, or community issues. Twitter wants studies to be accurate and useful.
The company says protecting privacy is a top priority. All shared data is public and anonymous. Twitter removes personal details. Researchers must follow strict rules. They cannot try to identify users. Twitter reviews every application carefully. They check the researcher’s plan and background. Only qualified projects get approved.
(Twitter’s Data Sharing with Researchers)
Twitter hopes this leads to better understanding of social media. They think researchers can find important patterns. This might help improve public conversation online. The program is available globally. Academic researchers and nonprofit groups can apply. Twitter will add more data types over time. They want feedback to make the program stronger. Interested researchers can find details on Twitter’s website. The application process is open now.