How will Twitter evolve? Following Elon Musk’s purchase,
Elon Musk has agreed to acquire Twitter in return for a vow to reduce platform limitations, raising questions about what this means for the “digital town square.”
Human rights groups are afraid that a lack of moderation may result in a rise in hate speech.
Many Twitter users are also asking whether this means that accounts suspended by the corporation will be restored.
Donald Trump was the most public figure to be suspended.
Following the announcement of the acquisition, human rights organisations raised concern about hate speech on Twitter, as well as the authority it would give Mr Musk, a self-described “free speech absolutist.”
He has been vocal in his criticism of Twitter’s content filtering policies, claiming that the network must be a legitimate forum for free expression.
Amnesty International stated on Twitter, “We are worried with any moves that Twitter may take to degrade enforcement of the regulations and systems established to safeguard users.”
“The last thing we need is a Twitter that willfully ignores violent and abusive rhetoric directed at users, particularly those who are disproportionately affected, such as women, non-binary people, and others.”