Elon Musk responds to claims about Amazon tribe's porn addiction from Starlink internet: What did SpaceX CEO say?
Elon Musk recently responded to widespread reports claiming that a remote Amazon tribe became addicted to pornography following the introduction of Starlink internet. The claims originated from a New York Times article by journalist Jack Nicas, which depicted how the Starlink service impacted the Marubo tribe in Brazil. The article suggested that some young members of the 2,000-strong tribe started sharing explicit content via private chat groups.
Following the article's publication, multiple news outlets worldwide ran headlines suggesting that the tribe had developed a porn addiction due to their new internet access. This led to significant controversy and misinformation.
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In a clarification published on June 11, the New York Times stated, «The Marubo people are not addicted to pornography. There was no hint of this in the forest, and there was no suggestion of it in The New York Times’s article.» The piece clarified that a Marubo leader had expressed concern about minors sharing pornographic material in WhatsApp groups, emphasizing that Marubo culture strictly discourages public displays of affection.
Elon Musk's Response
Musk addressed these claims after the New York Times issued their clarification. A user on X (formerly Twitter) posted a screenshot of the New York Times’ update, criticizing the original story for its inaccuracies. Musk responded, «It was disrespectful & unkind of The
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