CNN 5 Things One Thing: Elon Musk, Bans and Free Speech: What Happens Next?
Dec 29, 2024
Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent known for covering Elon Musk, and Ryan Mac, New York Times Reporter with similar expertise, dive into the chaotic landscape of free speech and censorship under Musk's Twitter. They reflect on their own bans from the platform and examine Musk’s political connections, particularly to Trump. The conversation shifts to the regulatory pressures facing TikTok and the broader implications for content moderation and journalism in an era of powerful tech giants. It's an insightful look at today's social media complexities.
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The ElonJet Saga
- Elon Musk suspended the ElonJet account after claiming it doxed him, despite initially stating otherwise.
- Reporters covering the story, including Donie O’Sullivan, were also suspended from Twitter, then reinstated.
Shifting Standards of Discourse
- Since the reporters' reinstatement, Twitter/X has become a haven for hateful, far-right voices.
- This shift has lowered the bar for online discourse, impacting other platforms.
Cisgender Controversy
- Critics mocked Musk's free speech claims by using the word "cisgender".
- Twitter flagged it as hate speech solely due to Musk's personal views, highlighting his control.
