Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:07pm on 13 Nov 2024,Wednesday International
The Guardian announced it will stop posting on X, formerly Twitter, citing "disturbing content" such as racism and conspiracy theories. With 10.7 million followers, it’s the first major UK news outlet to leave the platform since Elon Musk’s 2022 purchase. The Guardian stated that the negatives of staying on X now outweigh the benefits. Musk dismissed the decision, calling the Guardian “irrelevant.” Musk’s approach to free speech has faced criticism for allowing hate speech on X. Recently, UK police and charities have also stopped using the platform, while the government maintains a limited presence.
