Monetization, Not Human Rights or Vulnerable Communities, Matter Most at Twitter Under Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk says Twitter can be an “incredibly valuable service to the world,” a global forum where ideas and debates flourish. Yet, much of what he has done since taking over the company suggests that he doesn’t understand how to accomplish this, doesn’t appreciate the impact of his decisions on users—especially the most vulnerable—or doesn’t care.

Step by step, from the firing of top trust and safety executives and content moderation staff to the disastrous rollout and rollback of …

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