Morning Wire Rising Twitter Traffic & UK Gender Guidance | 12.22.23
Dec 22, 2023
Traffic on the platform formerly known as Twitter has surged by 22%, leading to discussions about rebranding and content moderation. UK schools now have new gender guidance, emphasizing parental consent in transition matters. Tensions rise in journalism as New York Times writers advocate for neutrality amidst political bias controversies. The confluence of social media dynamics, educational policies, and journalistic integrity makes for a compelling conversation.
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X's Traffic Growth
- Traffic on X (formerly Twitter) has increased by 22% since Elon Musk's takeover.
- This growth is attributed to new features, content moderation changes, and increased user engagement.
Musk's X Changes
- Elon Musk implemented paid tiers with features like longer posts and videos, post editing, and prioritized feeds.
- He also changed content moderation, limiting the reach of hate speech but not suspending users for non-illegal content.
UK Gender Guidance
- The UK government issued new guidance for schools regarding gender transitions.
- This guidance emphasizes parental consent and a cautious approach, especially for younger children.