Keywords
Elon Musk
media społecznościowe
przemoc w mediach
antysemityzm
Platforma X social media
media violence
antisemitism
Platform X
Elon Musk
How to Cite
Abstract
The study focuses on the transformation of the Twitter platform following its acquisition by Elon Musk. Through desk research, we examine how cost reductions and the declared support for freedom of speech influence the spread of anti- Semitic posts. We find that content moderation on platform X remains predominantly reactive. Based on a case study, we illustrate a real- life case associated with the spread of extremist speech. The authors also identify key factors contributing to the escalation of antisemitic narratives on Platform X.
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