Column: Elon Musk is not social media's biggest problem
2 years, 11 months ago

Column: Elon Musk is not social media's biggest problem

LA Times  

Elon Musk’s threats to acquire Twitter are causing hand-wringing. Twitter is to social media what Musk is to capitalism — just one small piece of a much bigger issue. That raises all manner of questions about privacy, free speech, crime and consequences — none of which anyone, including the people making billions off the various social media sites, seem willing or able to answer. So while I don’t think Musk would be a good choice for Twitter, at this point he is not social media’s biggest problem. I’m just saying it’s important to remember that social media is not a digital commune; people don’t become tech tycoons by simply offering you a space to chat with your old high school friends or get an agent by posting a music video.

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Musk Inc is under serious threat
2 hours ago

Musk Inc is under serious threat

Hindustan Times  

UNTIL RECENTLY Elon Musk had little need to look over his shoulder. He once described competition for Tesla, his electric-vehicle company, as “the enormous flood of gasoline cars pouring out of the world’s factories every day”, rather than the “small trickle” of other EV-makers. On March 18th the Chinese firm unveiled a charging system that it said could power an …

John Abraham explains why he stays off social media: People hit you below the belt
1 week, 5 days ago

John Abraham explains why he stays off social media: People hit you below the belt

India Today  

John Abraham is one actor who doesn’t use social media to promote his films or work. John said that one should decide whose opinions truly matter, "So, I think you need to understand and demarcate who matters to you and who doesn't. I've done it for so many years.” Speaking about how toxic social media can get, John added, “People …

Elon Musk is being vilified by deranged hate-filled liberals trying to destroy his legacy as Telsa Cybertrucks are torched and showrooms vandalised
1 week, 6 days ago

Elon Musk is being vilified by deranged hate-filled liberals trying to destroy his legacy as Telsa Cybertrucks are torched and showrooms vandalised

Daily Mail  

When we look back at the 2020s one figure will stand out for the multiple ways in which he changed our lives, mostly for the better: Elon Musk. Where the climate lobby thought – mistakenly – that it could force electric cars on drivers through the blunt instrument of bans, quotas and targets, Musk succeeded in making the vehicles attractive …

X hit by major cyberattack as service goes down
2 weeks ago

X hit by major cyberattack as service goes down

The Hindu  

Elon Musk said X was hit Monday by a major cyberattack, raising questions as to whether the politically divisive billionaire is being targeted or his decision to gut staff at what was once Twitter is haunting the social network. “There was a massive cyberattack against X,” Mr. Musk said in a post on the platform, which was working sporadically as …

Elon Musk mocked for failure trifecta as Twitter suffers 'major outage'
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk mocked for failure trifecta as Twitter suffers 'major outage'

Raw Story  

The social media site X is experiencing a "major outage," reported The Independent on Monday, and it has become another red flag that billionaire Elon Musk is not the business "genius" that he has long been touted as. Many social media accounts on Twitter alternative BlueSky were quick to pile on the latest Musk flub, which has also included recent …

Elon Musk's social platform X suffers series of global outages
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's social platform X suffers series of global outages

Hindustan Times  

The Elon Musk-led social media platform X suffered second outage for several users across the world. Elon Musk bought social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in 2022. In March 2023 the social media platform then known as Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches for over an hour as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in …

From tweets to 2 a.m. emails: What it's like to cover Elon Musk
2 weeks, 3 days ago

From tweets to 2 a.m. emails: What it's like to cover Elon Musk

NPR  

From tweets to 2 a.m. emails: What it's like to cover Elon Musk SCOTT DETROW, HOST: It was a single line in a State Department budget spreadsheet - $400 million to purchase armored vehicles from Tesla. DETROW: That's Bobby Allyn, an NPR tech reporter who has covered Elon Musk for years. ALLYN: Well, it's what Elon Musk biographer Walter Isaacson …

'Straight up extortion': 'Disturbing' report of X threats unnerves even pro-Trump author
1 month ago

'Straight up extortion': 'Disturbing' report of X threats unnerves even pro-Trump author

Raw Story  

A lawyer from Elon Musk's X has threatened companies into And social media users were unnerved by the report. "Truly disturbing report in the WSJ," pro-Trump author Batya Ungar-Sargon wrote on X. "Lawyers at Twitter are threatening advertisers to spend more money on X 'or else' X owner Elon Musk will leverage his close relationship with Trump to torpedo mergers. …

Hatred thrives in forgetfulness of a country’s past
1 month, 1 week ago

Hatred thrives in forgetfulness of a country’s past

Live Mint  

Humans tend to forget history’s harsh lessons quickly. The sentence served last week on Sajjan Kumar, a former Congress leader from Delhi, has not only revived memories of the dark days of the riots of 1984 in the wake of the assassination of Indira Gandhi but also forced us to reflect on our present-day world that reeks of hate. Kumar …

BuzzFeed is launching a new, A.I.–powered social media network.
1 month, 1 week ago

BuzzFeed is launching a new, A.I.–powered social media network.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Slate recently received a five-page memo from Peretti that lays out concepts of a plan for BuzzFeed’s post–Big Tech future, including “a new social media platform built specifically to spread joy and enable playful creative expression.” The new platform …

Elon Musk's X sues these companies for collective ad boycotting: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's X sues these companies for collective ad boycotting: Report

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's social media platform X is suing advertisers, alleging that they collectively conspired to boycott advertising on the platform after his takeover of the company, Business Insider reported. The amended complaint filed in a Texas court on Saturday alleges that members of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, which is now a defunct initiative from the advertiser trade body …

Amazon ramps up ad spending on Elon Musk's X: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amazon ramps up ad spending on Elon Musk's X: Report

The Hindu  

Amazon.com is increasing its advertising on billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Several ad agencies, tech and media companies had also suspended advertising on X following Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic post that falsely accused members of the Jewish community of inciting hatred against white people. …

Elon Musk calls X’s revenue ‘unimpressive,’ warns employees of ‘very dire situation’
2 months ago

Elon Musk calls X’s revenue ‘unimpressive,’ warns employees of ‘very dire situation’

Live Mint  

While Elon Musk is often seen publicly praising how X, formerly Twitter, has grown since he took over the company, the billionaire has revealed a very different side of the equation in an email to his employees. Musk told X employees in an email that the company is in “a very dire situation from a revenue standpoint”. The billionaire went …

Spain’s leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here’s how
2 months ago

Spain’s leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here’s how

Associated Press  

DAVOS, Switzerland — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media. While attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the prime minister on Wednesday laid out his vision for how the EU might “make social media great again.” Here is what you need to know about his three-point …

Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how
2 months ago

Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, …

Elon Musk is everywhere but his popularity is dropping. Here's why
2 months ago

Elon Musk is everywhere but his popularity is dropping. Here's why

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s favourability in the US has dropped to 40 per cent, with 51 per cent disapproving of the billionaire. A recent Wall Street Journal poll reveals that Musk’s favourability among Americans has dropped to 40 per cent, with 51 per cent expressing disapproval. Additionally, 74-76 per cent of respondents in Britain and Germany disapprove of Musk’s interventions in their …

Meta going down Twitter’s path won’t end the same way
2 months, 1 week ago

Meta going down Twitter’s path won’t end the same way

Live Mint  

Investors seemed nervous it would at first. Shares of Meta Platforms slid nearly 6% in the week following Zuckerberg’s Jan. 7 announcement that he was ending the company’s internal fact-checking program and replacing it with a user-based system to flag problematic content. “It’s time to get back to our roots around free expression and giving people voice on our platforms," …

Elon Musk to buy TikTok US? New report claims Chinese officials want Tesla CEO to…
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk to buy TikTok US? New report claims Chinese officials want Tesla CEO to…

Live Mint  

Chinese officials are exploring an option for Elon Musk to take over TikTok if the popular social media company fails to avoid a ban in the US, Bloomberg reports. Notably, TikTok's 170 million users could significantly improve Musk's position vis-a-vis advertisers and potentially help solve one of the biggest issues faced by his social media platform. US lawmakers urge Biden …

Welcome to Elon Musk’s world, where politicians are paid to be divisive
2 months, 1 week ago

Welcome to Elon Musk’s world, where politicians are paid to be divisive

The Independent  

The revelation that Reform MPs Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson and Rupert Lowe have pocketed over £10,000 from Elon Musk’s X between them is deeply depressing – and not just because wealthy, unpleasant men shunting money back and forth between each other turns the stomach. Unlike traditional media, where editorial standards might temper the most inflammatory content, X’s monetisation strategy actively …

Elon Musk’s X/Twitter paying MPs to tweet is just one part of a huge battle for the future of the internet
2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s X/Twitter paying MPs to tweet is just one part of a huge battle for the future of the internet

The Independent  

On the internet, upsetting people pays. “The fact that Reform MPs are profiting financially from posting on Musk’s X tells us all we need to know about how genuine their motives are,” said Carla Denyer, MP for Bristol Central and Green Party co-leader, and the Labour Party suggested that it was evidence that the politicians involved are “grifters who do …

Zuckerberg’s Meta risks becoming an engine for Trumpian propaganda
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zuckerberg’s Meta risks becoming an engine for Trumpian propaganda

The Independent  

During his pre-inauguration press conference, president-elect Donald Trump was asked whether he thought Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to scrap fact-checking on Facebook was “because of your threats to him”. Mr Trump replied: “Probably.” At least Mr Trump’s judgement is sound on that – and corroborated by Mr Zuckerberg himself. In a social media clip, the Meta boss freely admitted that “the …

Musk ripped for demanding more ‘positive, beautiful’ content on his social media platform
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Musk ripped for demanding more ‘positive, beautiful’ content on his social media platform

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has been ripped for demanding people share more …

'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more positive' attitudes instantly backfires
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more positive' attitudes instantly backfires

Raw Story  

Elon Musk on Sunday asked for "more positive" content to be posted to the social media network he owns, resulting in some reminders about his own negative attitude at times. Musk, the richest man in the world and an appointee of President-elect Donald Trump, took to X to say, "Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on …

How George Orwell was right — and Steve Jobs was wrong
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How George Orwell was right — and Steve Jobs was wrong

Raw Story  

A fascinating article in The New York Timesthis week by Kurt Gray, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gives us the beginnings of an understanding of how and why social media is so destructive to society. Whether we’re scrolling social media or voting for a presidential candidate, we all still carry the …

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The debate around the billionaire has moved on dramatically over the last 12 months, from whether the …

Celebrities hit back at social media trolls with defamation suits to safeguard their reputations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrities hit back at social media trolls with defamation suits to safeguard their reputations

Live Mint  

Celebrities are increasingly considering filing suits against media platforms that carry defamatory content by trolls, having become more cognisant of the damage that can be caused as the dissemination and consumption of content on the Internet surges. “In India, celebrities increasingly resort to filing defamation suits against media outlets, including traditional media houses and social media platforms. This trend has …

The rise of Bluesky: Elon Musk’s decentralised rival reaches 25 million users, rises as Twitter’s social media rival
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The rise of Bluesky: Elon Musk’s decentralised rival reaches 25 million users, rises as Twitter’s social media rival

Live Mint  

Bluesky, a decentralised social media platform, is witnessing significant growth, with its user base nearing 25 million. While platforms like Mastodon and Threads initially attracted users, Bluesky emerged as a promising alternative, particularly after Donald Trump’s recent presidential election. Musk’s social media platform has 611 million users as of April 2024. According to a Bluesky representative, the platform’s open network …

Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says

The Hindu  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban, legislated this week. The ban, which the centre-left government says is world-leading, could strain …

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’

Live Mint  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and tech billionaire Elon Musk are at odds over a new law that bans children under 16 from joining social media platforms in Australia. The Ban: PM Albanese’s Stand Against Social Media Harms Anthony Albanese’s government passed the legislation last Thursday, targeting platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. Elon Musk Fires Back: “A Backdoor to …

Australia's PM says he is 'ready to engage' with Musk on social media ban for teens amid backlash
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia's PM says he is 'ready to engage' with Musk on social media ban for teens amid backlash

Firstpost  

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hailed the parliament’s Thursday passage of landmark legislation requiring social media firms to take “reasonable steps” to prevent young teens from having accounts Australia’s prime minister said Sunday he was ready to “engage” with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government’s ban on under-16s joining social media. Anthony Albanese hailed the …

Tech Tonic | An elusive social media mirage, and an equally unbothered Elon Musk
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech Tonic | An elusive social media mirage, and an equally unbothered Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

The past few days, felt akin to an unpleasant recall. That, they first said, took that social media platform’s footprint to about 15 million users. Cue headlines such as “users are fleeing Elon Musk’s X…” and that “X is haemorrhaging users…”. For every celebrity and advertiser that’s left Twitter and X in previous months, gone with them are followers who …

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has appeared to confirm that his social media company X, formerly …

'It's bad!' CNN panelist uses Elon Musk's own resume to shut down Republican's praise
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'It's bad!' CNN panelist uses Elon Musk's own resume to shut down Republican's praise

Raw Story  

New York Times journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro on Monday shut down Republican operative Matt Gorman's praise of X CEO Elon Musk over his ambitions to drastically alter the federal government. During a panel discussion on CNN, Gorman argued that Musk and his so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" would find ways to "make government work better" — and then added that he …

Social media age ban inquiry flooded with 15,000 submissions after Elon Musk weighs in
4 months ago

Social media age ban inquiry flooded with 15,000 submissions after Elon Musk weighs in

ABC  

A rushed inquiry into the government's proposed laws to ban children and young teenagers from social media has been inundated with about 15,000 submissions, despite having only been open for 24 hours. Musk questions government's motive Under Labor's plans, children younger than 16 will be barred from using social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X. "The government's deal …

‘Funniest idea ever’: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr suggest buying MSNBC
4 months ago

‘Funniest idea ever’: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr suggest buying MSNBC

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, jokingly suggested that he …

Is social media doing more harm than good to democracy?
4 months ago

Is social media doing more harm than good to democracy?

The Hindu  

In the U.K., The Guardian newspaper announced earlier this month that it will no longer be posting on X, claiming that it is “a toxic media platform” and that its owner, Elon Musk, “has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse.” Is social media a useful tool or is it becoming a threat to democratic societies? Edited …

UK MPs to summon Elon Musk, order him to testify about X’s role in summer riots
4 months ago

UK MPs to summon Elon Musk, order him to testify about X’s role in summer riots

Firstpost  

Musk has remained critical, accusing the government of prioritising censorship over free speech. His remarks during the riots, including a controversial prediction of “civil war,” have further strained ties Elon Musk is set to be summoned by British MPs to address X’s involvement in spreading misinformation during the summer riots. The inquiry, led by the Commons science and technology select …

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.
55 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.

Slate  

As President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, Trump has shown a preference for a very clear type: the free speech bro. On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick was joined by professor Mary Anne Franks, author of Fearless Speech: Breaking Free From the First Amendment, to discuss why the metaphorical “marketplace of ideas” works so very much like an actual …

Why are people leaving Elon Musk's X in droves for rival Bluesky? The great X-odus explained
4 months ago

Why are people leaving Elon Musk's X in droves for rival Bluesky? The great X-odus explained

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of thousands of users has reportedly left X in the last week and over a million have joined the social media platform Bluesky since the results of the US election were declared. With Elon Musk becoming a part of Donald Trump's government, his remarks about the neutrality of X appear outdated. While users have been trickling down from the …

What is Bluesky and Why Are Millions Leaving Elon Musk's X for It?
4 months, 1 week ago

What is Bluesky and Why Are Millions Leaving Elon Musk's X for It?

Deccan Chronicle  

Social media platform, Bluesky, considered as rival of Elon Musk’s X, have seen an influx of new users since the US presidential election results. More than 1 million new users have joined the Bluesky following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Other reason for the influx is X’s announcement of allowing users to view posts from people who had blocked them, …

People Are Leaving X Because Of Elon Musk
4 months, 1 week ago

People Are Leaving X Because Of Elon Musk

Huff Post  

A portrait picture of Elon Musk photographed in Krakow, Poland, on Jan. 22, 2024 and X, formerly Twitter, logo are screened for illustration photo. It’s no secret that Musk has given X users numerous reasons to want to exit the social media app over the years, starting with the peculiar “X” rebrand and reported uptick of hate speech under the …

News publisher flees Elon Musk’s X over ‘disturbing content’ after election
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

News publisher flees Elon Musk’s X over ‘disturbing content’ after election

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Guardian newspaper has announced it is quitting Elon Musk’s …

‘Toxic’: Leading UK media house decides to stop posting on Elon Musk-led X
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Toxic’: Leading UK media house decides to stop posting on Elon Musk-led X

Hindustan Times  

The Guardian, one of the United Kingdom's leading news outlets, on Wednesday announced that it was quitting Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, branding it a "toxic media platform" home to "often disturbing content". In its official statement, the newspaper said that the "toxic content" that was allowed to be fostered in the platform during the US presidential election campaign …

The Influence of Social Media on Celebrity Culture: Are We Crossing Boundaries?
4 months, 1 week ago

The Influence of Social Media on Celebrity Culture: Are We Crossing Boundaries?

Deccan Chronicle  

With just a scroll, we’re often tuned into the latest celebrity news from joyous announcements like Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcoming a baby to swirling divorce rumors about Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. One post can either boost or ruin someone’s image, making celebrities vulnerable to public opinion and the risk of “cancel culture.”For many celebrities, social media …

Elon Musk's own AI claims Tesla boss is a 'huge spreader of misinformation'
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's own AI claims Tesla boss is a 'huge spreader of misinformation'

Firstpost  

When asked if Musk has been responsible for spreading misinformation to billions, Grok’s response was quite damning. Grok explained that Musk’s misleading social media posts, particularly those involving the recent presidential election, have been viewed billions of times Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI and owner of X, has often found himself at the centre of controversy for spreading misinformation. …

Elon Musk spreading misinformation online? His own AI model Grok says ‘yes’
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk spreading misinformation online? His own AI model Grok says ‘yes’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s own artificial intelligence model Grok has accepted that the Tesla billionaire is spreading misinformation online. The chatbot acknowledged that Musk has spread misinformation on various topics, including the 2024 US presidential elections, by leveraging his reach on X, the social media platform he owns. Elon Musk has significant reach as the owner of X Grok highlighted Musk’s role …

Even Musk’s Grok knows: X’s AI system named Elon as one of the biggest pushers of misinformation on platform
4 months, 1 week ago

Even Musk’s Grok knows: X’s AI system named Elon as one of the biggest pushers of misinformation on platform

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Based on various analyses, social media sentiment, and reports, Elon Musk has been identified as one of …

Elon Musk is now king of the MAGA media universe
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk is now king of the MAGA media universe

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To Musk, a born-again MAGA crusader who has spent the last two years reshaping …

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.

Slate  

By the time Elon Musk closed his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in October 2022, aided in large part by a mafia of big banks and reactionary hedge fund owners, he’d already made quite clear what his new political project was going to be. He’d been egged on throughout the year by a coterie of far-right influencers and yes-men who …

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom
55 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Wired  

In the final lead-up to the US presidential election, Elon Musk has thrown the full weight of his celebrity and his resources behind former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump. “In a race to the bottom, Elon Musk paved the way for a new, toxic tech basement,” says Nora Benavidez, senior counsel at the nonprofit Free Press. “Yet, as long …

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