During a panel at the World Economic Forum, Sarah Kate Ellis criticized Elon Musk for his increasing influence and its negative impacts on marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals. She linked his actions and the actions of other tech billionaires to the rise in online hate and violence, emphasizing that the algorithms driving profitability often perpetuate hate. Ellis noted the dangerous implications of these online trends manifesting in real-world violence, citing specific incidents such as attacks on drag shows and violence against transgender women, while calling attention to the need for enhanced protections for vulnerable groups.
We know that algorithms are where the money is made, and the hate algorithms are the better ones.
What's happening online is happening in real life. It models one to the other.
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