(VitalNews.org) – As part of his freedom of speech campaign, X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the Biden-Harris administration’s potential social media manipulation.
The tech billionaire has launched an investigation into allegations that Kamala Harris’ team artificially boosted her online presence.
Musk’s probe comes amid growing concerns about the authenticity of social media engagements in political contexts.
The Harris-Walz campaign reportedly coordinated pro-Harris posts across various platforms, potentially violating terms of service agreements and undermining the democratic process.
According to reports, the campaign used a secret Discord server to instruct volunteers in “astroturfing” techniques to mimic strong public support.
These tactics included downvoting and blocking Community Notes on X that corrected Harris-Walz articles, effectively suppressing factual information.
We are investigating this https://t.co/JR7gikRDxY
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2024
The investigation comes as X users are reportedly earning “thousands of dollars” by sharing content that includes election misinformation, AI-generated images, and conspiracy theories.
This money-making opportunity for content creators has raised eyebrows about the platform’s role in spreading potentially harmful information.
Unlike other social media platforms, X has allowed networks of accounts to re-share each other’s content, increasing reach and revenue while potentially spreading unchecked falsehoods.
Musk’s investigation has been seen as a crucial step toward ensuring transparency and accountability in the digital public square.
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