Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Call for Positivity on X
Critics highlight Musk's role in fostering negativity on the platform and his controversial actions as he urges users to share uplifting content.
- Elon Musk asked X users to post more positive, beautiful, or informative content, prompting widespread criticism and accusations of hypocrisy.
- Critics pointed to Musk's own controversial posts and his platform's algorithm, which prioritizes inflammatory content over quality discourse.
- Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party and his recent feud with MAGA figures over H-1B visa policies have fueled tensions on X.
- The platform has faced global scrutiny for spreading misinformation, including a temporary ban in Brazil and an EU investigation into its paid verification system.
- Musk's leadership of X has been marked by significant financial losses, a mass exodus of employees, and increased hate speech on the platform.