Elon Musk accuses Facebook of global opinion manipulation. THIS is what he said…
Elon Musk has taken a swipe at Facebook and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, alleging that the social media giant is engaged in widespread manipulation of public opinion globally. In a scathing tweet, Musk suggested that Facebook's refusal to open source its algorithm is a clear indicator of its intention to influence and control public discourse. Musk's comments come amid growing concerns about the role of social media platforms in shaping public perceptions and influencing elections.
Critics argue that these platforms wield immense power over the flow of information, and their algorithms can be manipulated to amplify certain content while suppressing others. Facebook, with its massive user base, has faced mounting scrutiny over its content recommendation algorithms, which determine what users see on their feeds. Musk's tweet adds fuel to the ongoing debate about transparency and accountability in the tech industry.
"Facebook is manipulating the public almost everywhere on Earth. That is why they won’t open source their algorithm," tweeted Elon Musk, taking a dig at Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook. According to a recent investigation, it is alleged that Facebook, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is providing financial support to activists in order to hinder their opponents during a national referendum, reports Mashable India.
Reportedly, these activists are reportedly advocating for censorship against their adversaries. This development appears to contradict Zuckerberg's previous assertion that Facebook maintains independent fact-checkers and remains impartial, welcoming all perspectives without interfering in electoral processes. Responding to this revelation, Elon Musk commented that Facebook's actions seem to indicate a widespread
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