European Commission Study: X a Major Source of Disinformation

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The Spin

Narrative A

Elon Musk's policy changes at X have led to a tsunami of mis- and disinformation on the platform, as suggested by this report. Since his takeover, the platform has witnessed a cratering of ad revenue due to his failure to tackle toxicity and fake news. His plan to now end free access to X could trigger a final exodus of legacy users while disinformation and spammers fill the gap.

TechCrunch

Narrative B

X has witnessed a much-needed course correction since the takeover by Musk as he eased restrictive and authoritarian content policies. He has also made the platform much more streamlined. Musk has also been a champion of free speech, and under his leadership, X has become a true digital town square.

FOX News

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 51% chance that X will tag The New York Times tweet as misinformation before 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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