Emerson Brooking, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, noted that while Elon Musk doesn't control beliefs, he "does meaningfully control" the content millions of people see each day, stating, "This agenda-setting is his real power." This highlights Musk's influence over the narratives that shape public perception.
Musk's posts during critical events, such as natural disasters and political debates, reflect a trend of promoting misleading information, including false claims about federal disaster aid and immigration.
In his role as the owner of the former Twitter, Musk has overseen a significant policy overhaul that loosened safeguards against misinformation, resulting in a daily amplification of misleading content.
The analysis revealed that in just two weeks, Musk promoted misleading or inaccurate content nearly every day, particularly during times of crisis, underscoring the impact of his platform on public discourse.
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