Musk confirmed that posts containing links are deprioritized, renewing criticism that the platform is restricting access to external sources of information.

Summary

Elon Musk confirmed that X (formerly Twitter) deprioritizes posts containing links, encouraging users to post links in replies instead.

This practice, aimed at keeping users on the platform, has drawn criticism for restricting access to external information and harming media outlets’ traffic.

Past reports revealed X also delayed links to rival platforms and news outlets, prompting concerns about press freedom and revenue impacts.

The Guardian recently left X, labeling it “toxic,” while other media and free speech advocates accuse the platform of enabling disinformation and controlling narratives.

  • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    10·
    7 hours ago

    Fwiw, net neutrality is “law” right now. I wonder if affected media companies have a tort that they could sue Twitter under.

    I’m sure Twitter is going to delay delay delay but still…

    Ninja edit: law is in quotes since this is an FCC ruling (I don’t know if that’s the right word) and not sure how stable that is with Chevron overturned.

    • mymanchris
      3·
      6 hours ago

      I thought that only applies to ISPs and not to platforms (Twitter, FB, Threads, etc)

    • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      31·
      6 hours ago

      Even if Chevron hadn’t been overturned, it would have been as stable as it was before: able to be reversed by a Republican head of the FCC, just like it was last time.