The New York Times highlights accusations against Elon Musk regarding shadow banning practices that have dramatically reduced engagement for right-wing users who criticized him. This tactic, which suppresses a user’s reach without notification, raises ethical concerns and questions Musk's commitment to free speech. Prominent accounts like Anastasia Maria Loupis witnessed severe drops in views post-criticism of Musk's policies, suggesting a form of censorship contrary to his stated values. Experts argue this undermines the environment Musk aimed to create on his platform, emphasizing his hypocrisy in advocating for free expression while restricting voices.
This is working against the type of environment that he claimed he wanted to build... Don't sit here and cloak yourself in the First Amendment and free speech, and then do things like that.
One of the allegedly shadow banned accounts, run by Anastasia Maria Loupis, boasts over one million followers and used to receive hundreds of thousands of views per day, sharing far-right commentary, conspiracy theories, and antisemitic statements.
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