"X" Has Become a Hate Machine

Under Elon Musk’s ownership, X (formerly Twitter) has seen a dramatic rise in hate speech and extremist content, fueled by lax content moderation and algorithmic amplification of harmful rhetoric. Reports from organizations like the CCDH and ADL highlight significant increases in racist, misogynistic, anti-immigrant, and homophobic material, which has led to real-world harassment campaigns, such as those targeting Haitian immigrants in Ohio. The platform’s shift has prompted notable entities, including German soccer club St. Pauli and Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, to leave X, citing concerns over its transformation into a “hate machine.” Musk’s personal engagement, including promoting far-right ideologies and political conflicts, has further aligned the platform with extremist views, raising alarm over its societal impact and the spread of misinformation.