
A bird in the hand: Elon Musk buys Twitter
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Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover: Free Speech vs. Moderation
This chapter analyzes Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, emphasizing his vision of the platform as a free speech town square. It addresses the potential risks of increased hate speech and misinformation due to lighter moderation and explores regulatory scrutiny. The discussion also touches upon the complex balance between promoting free speech and managing harmful content in a global context.
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