Twitter safety executives resign after Musk rebukes content moderation decisions

Ella Irwin, Twitter's head of trust and safety, resigned after Elon Musk criticized the company's decision to restrict the reach of a conservative outlet's transphobic documentary.
Irwin took over the role of head of trust and safety in November 2021 but faced challenges stemming offensive content, including child abuse material, under Musk's ownership.
Musk, who describes himself as a free speech champion, has eased some platform rules and reinstated previously banned accounts, leading to concerns over increases in hate speech.
A.J. Brown, Twitter's head of brand safety and ad quality, also resigned, creating more challenges for attracting and retaining advertisers.
Irwin and Brown's departures come amid a chaotic period for Twitter that includes thousands of layoffs, voluntary departures, and clashes over platform policies under Musk.