Food and Wine Food and Wine

Musk's 'disinformation' endangering me, says Phillips


Published on 2025-01-07 14:41:26 - MSN
  Print publication without navigation

  • Musk's intervention came in response to Phillips rejecting a request for the government to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham - which sparked calls fro

The article from MSN discusses comments made by Representative Dean Phillips regarding Elon Musk's influence on social media and its potential impact on democratic processes. Phillips, who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination, expressed concerns that Musk's control over X (formerly Twitter) and his decisions on content moderation could be endangering democracy by allowing disinformation to spread unchecked. He highlighted the issue during a campaign event, suggesting that Musk's actions might be motivated by a desire to influence elections or public opinion. This comes in the context of broader discussions about the role of social media platforms in managing misinformation, especially during critical times like elections. Phillips' comments reflect a growing unease among some politicians about the power tech moguls wield over information dissemination.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/musk-s-disinformation-endangering-me-says-phillips/ar-AA1x7Gkk ]