Elon Musk’s Week on X: Deepfakes, Falsehoods and Lots of Memes

Published On Sep 27, 2024, 5:02 AM

Elon Musk's recent activity on the platform X (formerly Twitter) has drawn scrutiny as almost a third of his posts over a five-day period contained false or misleading information. Among 171 posts, Musk amplified conspiracy theories and misinformation related to political topics, especially around immigration and election fraud. His posts reached over 800 million views, highlighting his substantial influence on the platform. This pattern raises concerns among experts about the impact of misinformation on the online ecosystem and public discourse as he adopts a more conservative political stance.