False claims of a stolen election thrive unchecked on Twitter even as Musk promises otherwise


In an interview with CNBC’s David Faber this week, Twitter owner Elon Musk said users making false claims of a stolen election "will be corrected” on the platform in the lead-up to 2024. — AP Photo/Michel Euler, Pool

NEW YORK: In an interview this week, Twitter owner Elon Musk said users making false claims of stolen elections "will be corrected” on the platform.

Prompted by a CNBC reporter for extra assurance that would happen, Musk responded, "Oh yeah, 100%.”

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