The Guardian Leads Exodus from X Amidst Rising Concerns
TL;DR
The Guardian newspaper has decided to stop posting content on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over the platform's promotion of disturbing content, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism. The decision comes amid increasing scrutiny of X's influence on political discourse, particularly following Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump and his administration. Despite the move, The Guardian will still allow its articles to be shared on X and may occasionally embed X content in its articles.
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- Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories Reuters
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