Musk angered many by promoting Algorithm on Twitter! Prioritize promoting positive content, netizens criticize: Are you setting the standard for negative content?

Elon Musk announced on 1/4 that he will modify the Twitter Algorithm and prioritize the promotion of content that is 'educational or informative' in order to reduce the impact of 'negative content.' However, this move has been seen by some netizens as 'speech censorship,' causing a significant Rebound. Also, due to recent comments on immigration policies, fierce debates have erupted with multiple opinion leaders.

"Negative content" is targeted, Musk will adjust Twitter's Algorithm

Elon Musk announced on Twitter on 1/4 that he will adjust the Algorithm and expose more "educational and informational" content. He stated that this move is in response to the problem of "too much negative content" on Twitter. Musk emphasized the goal of making users' time on Twitter "meaningful", and although negative content can increase user engagement, it cannot bring a positive experience.

Musk announced on Twitter that he will modify the platform's Algorithm.

However, these remarks have also attracted a lot of criticism from netizens. Some netizens questioned who is qualified to define what is 'negative content', and some directly asked Musk how to judge negative content in the Algorithm.

Many netizens question Musk's inconsistent standards for 'negative content'. The immigration policy controversy has sparked a war of words, with Musk being accused of deleting permissions.

Just a few days before announcing the modification of the Algorithm, Musk was caught in another controversy over immigration policy. On 12/28 last year, he tweeted in support of H-1B visas for foreign technical personnel, stating that American companies have the right to hire foreign technical personnel and reform immigration policies to attract top talent from around the world to the United States.

However, this statement has angered some conservatives, who believe that the United States is not lacking in local talent, and the government should reduce the number of immigrants. The debate quickly escalated, with some conservatives accusing Musk of deleting their premium account privileges and accusing Musk of implementing speech censorship on Twitter.

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Vitalik came forward to call for platforms to uphold freedom of speech

As the controversy continues to escalate, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has also joined the discussion. He called on Musk to uphold the principle of freedom of speech and not to block users who hold opposing views on Twitter. In response to Musk's tweet, Vitalik said, 'If speech rights are held by one group today, they could fall into the hands of another group tomorrow.'

And this is not the first time Musk has received criticism for his Twitter content. Previously, he had a different opinion from the Brazilian government on the issue of speech censorship, which led to a complete ban of Twitter in Brazil.

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The controversy over censorship has not subsided, and it may be contrary to the original intention.

Previously, Musk acquired Twitter resolutely, claiming to make it a "sanctuary of free speech" in response to his dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's attempt to manipulate public opinion and incite negative emotions through Twitter. However, since conflicting with the Brazilian government and controversies over immigration policy remarks, some user rights that differ from Musk's opinions have been restricted, seemingly contradicting Musk's original intention to "consolidate" the sanctuary of free speech. Whether Musk can strike a balance between "freedom of speech" and "platform regulations" in the future remains a focus of external attention.

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