Elon Musk considers new social media platform

Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla, was asked by a Twitter user if he would set up a social media platform to promote freedom of expression with an open algorithm where propaganda is minimal.

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In response, Elon Musk said he was seriously considering creating a new social media platform.

“Is there a need for a new platform?” He asked in a tweet.

Is a new platform needed?

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 26, 2022

A day before Elon Musk’s tweet, he asked users in a Twitter poll if Twitter was upholding the principles of freedom of expression. In response, 70% of the respondents said no.

Given that Twitter serves as the de facto public town square, failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy.

What should be done? https://t.co/aPS9ycji37

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 26, 2022

It should be noted that Elon Musk continues to criticize the policies of social media platforms. He says that Twitter is not supporting democratic values ​​due to its failure to ensure adherence to the principles of freedom of expression.