Universities and Media Outlets Leave X Over Concerns About Disinformation and Bias

The exodus coincides with Donald Trump's inauguration and Elon Musk's growing influence, sparking debates about the platform's reliability and ethics.

Several French universities, including Polytechnique and the University of Caen, have stopped using X, citing concerns over disinformation and partisan content.
Major media outlets like Le Monde and Ouest-France have also announced their departure, criticizing the platform's increasing alignment with far-right ideologies under Elon Musk.
The movement, dubbed HelloQuitteX, has gained traction, with tools created to help users migrate to alternatives like Bluesky and Mastodon.
The departures align with Musk's appointment to a Trump administration role and concerns about the platform's role in amplifying biased and harmful content.
While institutions push for ethical communication, many students and users remain hesitant to leave, citing the challenge of rebuilding audiences on new platforms.