Experts consulted by DW said there was no way to reliably tell if the system has been updated to boost right-wing posts since the start of the Musk era, as its algorithms are constantly being tweaked and responding to a changing user base. It is clear, however, that many banned accounts were restored under Musk despite previous violations, including hate speech, misinformation and antisemitism.
Musk, the richest man in the world, has been a key supporter and campaign financier for Donald Trump, and despite his 2022 pledge to keep the platform 'politically neutral', many observers believe that he is actively working to turn X into an extremist megaphone.
The outcome for users is the same regardless of the cause: significantly more far-right content on the platform and in people's recommended feeds,” social scientist and digital media researcher Colin Henry told DW.
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