City of Paris to Leave Social Platform X, Citing Toxicity and Disinformation
The departure follows similar moves by other French regions, as concerns grow over the platform's role in spreading harmful content since Elon Musk's acquisition.
- The City of Paris, with 2.2 million followers, will deactivate its X account on January 20, citing increasing toxicity and disinformation on the platform.
- Mayor Anne Hidalgo had already left X in November 2023, describing it as a 'global cesspool,' and the city now joins a broader movement of public institutions exiting the platform.
- The decision aligns with the #HelloQuitteX campaign, which advocates for collective departures from X, and promotes alternative platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon.
- Critics, including members of the political opposition, argue that the move limits public access to information and reflects ideological bias.
- Concerns over X include its alleged amplification of hate speech, disinformation, and foreign interference, with some leaders linking these issues to Elon Musk's political affiliations and platform policies.
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