Elon Musk Says Twitter Interfered in Elections: What\'s Changed Under New Ownership?
Twitter\'s new owner Elon Musk has sparked considerable debate by asserting that the social media platform engaged in election interference in the past. This claim, made in a Tweet, has resonated across the political spectrum, particularly with conservatives, who have long criticized the platform\'s moderation policies.
Musk\'s Accusations: Twitter\'s Past & Promises for the Future
Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, claimed in a tweet on Wednesday that Twitter has interfered in elections and has been untrustworthy in terms of safety for a very long time. This declaration followed the departure of the former head of its security. Elon Musk said on Wednesday that Twitter has meddled in elections, lending credence to critics who say social media platforms have immense power to control narratives.
In a Tweet, Musk stated that Twitter had “interfered with elections” in the past. Thereafter, he clearly states his desire to build a better platform. Conservatives buzzed after Elon Musk admitted that, prior to his ownership, Twitter interfered in elections. He pledged that under him the company, which he dubbed "Twitter 2.0," would be more even-handed.
"Twitter 2.0": A More "Even-Handed" Approach?
New Twitter CEO Elon Musk said his company will be more even-handed under his watch while condemning previous election interference from the platform. Twitter owner Elon Musk on Wednesday wrote that the social media company’s previous management “interfered in elections.” Twitter owner Elon Musk said on Wednesday that Twitter has interfered with elections in the past but “Twitter 2.0” will be more “even-handed.”
Musk has emphasized his commitment to restoring trust and ensuring a level playing field for all users. He has stated that Twitter\'s new approach will prioritize freedom of speech, albeit within the bounds of the law. However, the specific mechanisms for achieving this "even-handed" approach remain a subject of ongoing discussion and scrutiny.
Trust and Safety Concerns
Twitter\'s new owner Elon Musk has said that the social media platform has failed in trust and safety for a long time. He even added that Twitter has interfered in elections.