Elon, Inc. The DOGE Team of MAGA Billionaires Takes Shape
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Nov 26, 2024 Devika Shanker-Grandpierre, a tech risk expert and former social media executive, joins to discuss the emerging DOGE initiative led by billionaires aligned with Trump. She delves into the implications of Musk's lax content moderation on X, emphasizing concerns about misinformation and user safety. The trio speculates on wealth and political influence, and how diminished moderation might exacerbate trust issues online. They humorously contemplate Musk's suggestion to buy MSNBC, reflecting on the unpredictability of tech and media.
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Trump's Return to X
- Elon Musk brought back Donald Trump to X via a poll, contrasting with Facebook's Oversight Board approach.
- Musk's decision-making on X seems impulsive, overlooking potential problems.
Openness vs. Trust
- There's a philosophical question about the level of openness on social media platforms and its impact on trust.
- Users want consistent rules, not arbitrary decisions based on the owner's whims.
Inconsistency in Musk's Free Speech Stance
- Decisions on platforms should be objective, reproducible, and testable, not based on polls.
- Musk's stance on free speech has evolved, creating inconsistencies.