
Elon Musk says relaxing content rules on Twitter will boost free speech, but research shows otherwise
May 9, 2022 - By Filippo Menczer
Original URL: https://www.fastcompany.com/90750403/elon-musk-says-relaxing-content-rules-on-twitter-will-boost-free-speech-but-research-shows-otherwise?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner
Musk’s concern about bias against conservatives on Twitter isn’t grounded in reality.
Elon Musk’s accepted bid to purchase Twitter has triggered a lot of debate about what it means for the future of the social media platform, which plays an important role in determining the news and information many people–especially Americans—are exposed to.