Musk, despite attending the Super Bowl with a prime seat, was instead obsessed with the view count of his tweet, revealing an astonishing level of insecurity. His priority over the event seemed less about entertainment and more about social media validation, reflecting a character that seems to crave constant affirmation and dominance in his digital presence.
Engineers at Twitter were reportedly ordered to manipulate the algorithm to favor Musk’s tweets over others, indicating a troubling misuse of power and blatant disregard for fair platform operation. This change prioritized Musk's posts, pushing them to the forefront regardless of user engagement, showcasing a concerning precedent where influence can overshadow integrity on social media.
The authors assert that Musk, by transforming Twitter to benefit only himself, mirrors Trump’s manipulation of the Republican Party, leading to a platform rife with misinformation. Musk's abandonment of content moderation continues to foster a dangerous space for extreme views, leaving the platform 'teeming with fake news' as evidenced by rampant false claims surrounding current events.
The takeover of Twitter, now called X, under Musk's leadership is framed as a decline further into chaos, driven by diminished systems for user verification and content moderation. This shift has not only emboldened extremist voices but also caused significant exit of journalists, marking a stark departure from a platform that used to prioritize reliable information.
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