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The Consequences of Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover
Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter resulted in the dismantling of the rules-based governance system, including the removal of the head of trust and safety and the departure of numerous staff members. Musk's actions led to the replacement of almost all content moderation policies and personnel with his own approach, which is described as impulsive and based on a slippery ideology. As a result, Musk's Twitter has become an experiment in removing the guardrails from social media, which has concerned social media experts, especially during crises such as the war between Israel and Hamas, where Twitter has reportedly failed to effectively moderate the flow of information.