Musk-ruled Twitter: users left to fight trolls and misinformation?


The privatisation of Twitter with Musk as its master has raised concerns from analysts and activists that the site will be capriciously ruled by the world’s richest man, with more focus on attention and profit than on promoting healthy online conversations, which has been a priority at the service. — AFP

SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk’s vow to let everyone say whatever they want on Twitter after his takeover of the social media giant could put the onus on users to combat bullying and misinformation on the platform, experts say.

Details of Musk’s plans for Twitter were slim after his deal to buy the tech firm was announced on April 25, but the Tesla chief portrays himself as a free-speech absolutist.

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