How the richest man is boosting the British right
16 days ago
- #Elon Musk
- #Social Media Bias
- #UK Politics
- Sky News investigation reveals X's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content in the UK.
- Elon Musk's influence on British politics grows as he endorses fringe right-wing figures and anti-immigration rhetoric.
- X's open-source algorithm lacks transparency, with experts noting it doesn't fully explain content amplification decisions.
- Analysis shows right-wing voices dominate X's recommended content, with extreme posts receiving significant visibility.
- Former Twitter employees highlight concerns over reduced moderation and increased misinformation post-Musk takeover.
- UK politicians express alarm over Musk's role in fueling division, calling it a threat to democracy.
- X's Community Notes tool aims to combat misinformation but is criticized for being too slow.
- Musk's endorsements on X significantly boost the visibility and traction of right-wing politicians like Rupert Lowe.
- The UK's Online Safety Act is seen by some as a tool to police political speech, raising free speech concerns.
- Experts advocate for politically neutral algorithms to ensure balanced content distribution, a practice not currently observed on X.