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Elon Musk on not caring for 'personal safety risk' to make Twitter 'most accurate info source'
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Elon Musk has yet again reiterated his commitment for free speech even as rights group continue to raise concerns about the content moderation on the micro-blogging network, one of the most popular global social media platforms. The world's richest person went on to give an example of “not banning an account” tracking him, stressing he might be facing a "personal risk" in such a situation.
"Twitter needs to become by far the most accurate source of information about the world. That’s our mission," the tech billionaire wrote in a post. "My commitment to free speech extends even to not banning the account following my plane, even though that is a direct personal safety risk," he added.
Ever since he took over Twitter, Musk has been vocal - more than ever - on the social platform amid retrenchment and restructuring moves. About 50 per cent of the workforce has been laid off, and changes are being made to how Twitter is used by an average internet user.
From blue tick fee to edit button and long-form posts and suspension of accounts for impersonation, the micro-blogging network is set for multiple changes.
Unlike before when most official statements were made by a team, Musk has been himself tweeting about updates despite the criticism he has been facing and feedback he has been getting.
Meanwhile, many companies have paused advertising on the platform out of concern it could become more unruly under Musk as the world's richest person continues to flag the revenue drop Twitter has been witnessing.
