How social media companies will handle post-US election scenarios

In the run-up to the US vote in November, social media companies like Facebook and Twitter have announced new rules for various post-election scenarios.

The companies, which have been criticised by social media researchers and lawmakers over the enforcement of their content policies, have laid out plans for how they will handle candidates claiming victory before results are certified or calls for election-related violence.

Here is how major social media companies plan to approach election challenges...