Elon Musk's X pushes Trump tags on all US users
Elon Musk's platform X, formerly Twitter, showcases Trump campaign ads to U.S. users, bypassing blocks. Musk's support for Trump raises concerns about platform neutrality and misinformation spread, contradicting earlier claims.
Read original article
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, owned by Trump supporter Elon Musk, is displaying Trump campaign content to all U.S. users, even if they have blocked or muted Trump-related topics. The platform, previously known as Twitter, showcases banner ads for the Trump campaign with hashtags like #Trump2024 and #MAGA, featuring images of the former president and American flags. Despite previous bans on political ads, Musk lifted these restrictions in 2023, allowing such content to be promoted. Users who had muted or blocked these tags still encountered the advertisements in the app's "explore" section. Musk's endorsement of Trump and significant financial support to the former president have raised concerns about the platform's neutrality and the spread of misinformation. This move contrasts with Musk's earlier claims that the platform should maintain political neutrality, as X joins other platforms in promoting Trump's campaign content.
Related
Growth stalls at Elon Musk's X
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, faces user growth challenges amid leadership controversies and competition from Meta's Threads. Despite claims of user increases, engagement fluctuates, impacting advertiser support.
X userbase 'grew 1.6%' since Musk's $44B takeover
X, previously Twitter, saw a 1.6% user increase post Elon Musk's acquisition, reaching 251 million daily users. Growth slowed compared to prior years, facing challenges like monetization and competition from Meta and Mastodon.
Elon Musk calls for "criminal prosecution" of X ad boycott perpetrators
Elon Musk calls for potential criminal prosecution against advertisers boycotting X, accusing GARM of suppressing conservative voices. GARM denies misconduct, emphasizing industry standards and transparency amid antitrust concerns. Ongoing tensions in tech platforms.
EU charges Elon Musk's X for letting disinfo run wild
The European Union charges Elon Musk's social media platform, X, for breaching EU social media law by allowing disinformation. X faces accusations of misleading users, lacking ad transparency, and restricting data access. EU investigates further.
Blue checks on X deceiving users into engaging with harmful material, EU says
The European Union warns Elon Musk's platform X for misleading users with verification marks, raising concerns over transparency and potential breaches of the Digital Services Act. X faces fines if issues persist.
2 commentsRelated
Growth stalls at Elon Musk's X
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, faces user growth challenges amid leadership controversies and competition from Meta's Threads. Despite claims of user increases, engagement fluctuates, impacting advertiser support.
X userbase 'grew 1.6%' since Musk's $44B takeover
X, previously Twitter, saw a 1.6% user increase post Elon Musk's acquisition, reaching 251 million daily users. Growth slowed compared to prior years, facing challenges like monetization and competition from Meta and Mastodon.
Elon Musk calls for "criminal prosecution" of X ad boycott perpetrators
Elon Musk calls for potential criminal prosecution against advertisers boycotting X, accusing GARM of suppressing conservative voices. GARM denies misconduct, emphasizing industry standards and transparency amid antitrust concerns. Ongoing tensions in tech platforms.
EU charges Elon Musk's X for letting disinfo run wild
The European Union charges Elon Musk's social media platform, X, for breaching EU social media law by allowing disinformation. X faces accusations of misleading users, lacking ad transparency, and restricting data access. EU investigates further.
Blue checks on X deceiving users into engaging with harmful material, EU says
The European Union warns Elon Musk's platform X for misleading users with verification marks, raising concerns over transparency and potential breaches of the Digital Services Act. X faces fines if issues persist.