Elon Musk Considers Reinstating Alex Jones on X

Musk's Decision to Potentially Lift Ban on Controversial Figure Could Further Alienate Advertisers

Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), is considering reinstating the account of controversial figure Alex Jones, who was banned from the platform in 2018 for violating the company's 'abusive behavior' policy.
Musk has suggested that he will hold a poll to decide whether Jones should be allowed back on the platform, stating that 'permanent bans should be extremely rare.'
Jones, known for his conspiracy theories, was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims after claiming the event was a hoax.
Musk's consideration to reinstate Jones comes after the latter's interview with Tucker Carlson on X, which has sparked discussions about Jones's ban.
The potential reinstatement of Jones could further alienate advertisers, who have already been leaving the platform due to concerns about content moderation.