OPINION
— Wee Ginger Dug condemns Elon Musk’s X/Twitter for fostering hate speech and divisive content, highlighting BlueSky instead as a friendlier and more inclusive alternative for online interaction.
X (Formerly Known As Twitter)
X, formerly known as Twitter, is a social media platform that originated in the United States. After Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter in October 2022, the platform faced backlash due to a rise in hate speech and allegations of favouring right-wing content. These concerns have been raised by users and critics alike, highlighting the need for addressing these issues.
Social Media
— Two years post-Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, advertisers increasingly view the platform as unsafe, risking ad revenue. While Musk’s supporters commend free speech moves, trust issues loom.
Online Abuse
— Elon Musk’s latest plan to axe the block button will endanger stalking and domestic abuse victims – and make online life harder for all women.
Social Media
— Election disinformation is a critical issue, often exacerbated by AI-powered bots that mimic real users to spread misleading information. These bots can influence public opinion and voter behaviour by amplifying false narratives at a massive scale.
UK Politics
— In the 2024 election campaign, TikTok gains prominence alongside traditional platforms. Parties use diverse digital advertising channels like Google and YouTube, focusing on specific demographics.
Tech
— Elon Musk has completed the ultimate act of disruption to Twitter by rebranding the platform. Here’s what that means for the future of the company and its users.
Social Media
— Twitter has a new logo and name: X. Elon Musk, its billionaire owner, wants to create a super app. Some users like it, some don’t.
UK Politics
— New research highlights three key reasons for declining trust in experts, and how to regain their authority in future.
X (Formerly Known As Twitter)
— Under Elon Musk, Twitter has verified far-right group Britain First giving it a gold tick while its leader got a blue tick. Is Twitter promoting extreme content?
COMMENT
— When asked about Twitter’s functioning in India, Elon Musk claims ignorance regarding the Indian government’s requests to remove content related to Narendra Modi’s leadership and 2002 Gujarat riots. Despite being a “free speech absolutist,” Musk seems to surrender easily to government complaints.
X (Formerly Known As Twitter)
— Nearly 60% of Twitter users want Elon Musk gone as CEO, but who should take over?
Disabilities
— With Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter, disabled users will struggle more to access the platform and be cut off from opportunities to tell their stories and collaborate internationally.
X (Formerly Known As Twitter)
— Any moves by Elon Musk to remove content moderation on Twitter risk breaching corporate human rights obligations. Moderating content is a box that still needs to be ticked.
OPINION
— B. Jay Cooper, former deputy White House press secretary to Presidents Reagan and Bush, has decided to quit Twitter. This is why.
Elon Musk
— Elon Musk is trying to withdraw his bid for Twitter after months of conflicting statements. What was supposed to be one of the biggest tech acquisitions in recent history will now most likely devolve into a legal battle impacting the involved stocks for the foreseeable future.
