Posted BY: Bill | NwoReport
Elon Musk’s company, formerly known as Twitter and now referred to as X, has raised concerns among free-speech advocates as it seeks to hire applicants for roles aimed at combating disinformation and promoting credible election stories. The company, which Musk had initially vowed to make more friendly to free speech, is now recruiting for positions on its threat disruption team, focusing on protecting users from global disinformation and ensuring the credibility of information online during elections.
The team leader for these new hires, Aaron Rodericks, has been actively recruiting applicants through a subscription newsletter on disinformation. Rodericks is also known for following influential figures in the field of censorship and intelligence on BlueSky, a rival platform to Twitter. This has sparked questions about Musk’s level of involvement in the company’s operations.
Critics have labeled these job listings as “censorship positions,” expressing concerns about the relationship between social media companies and government agencies. The positions involve safeguarding information integrity and civic conversations on X’s platform. One job focuses on protecting against election interference and disinformation, while the other involves addressing online conversational health and geopolitical trends.
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Notably, the positions come with a focus on preserving free expression. Still, they also grant X the authority to remove, throttle, and label content that may suppress participation or mislead about civic processes. Rodericks’ past skepticism about government reports of disinformation and foreign influence has raised eyebrows, especially given his prominent role in hiring for these positions. Rodericks’ use of the DisinfoDocket platform to recruit candidates has further fueled speculation about the company’s intentions. DisinfoDocket, which curates research and media reporting on influence operations, has ties to organizations concerned with countering disinformation.
While X presents itself as dedicated to free expression and combatting manipulation on its platform, these job listings raise questions about the balance between information integrity and potential censorship. The recruitment of candidates with expertise in various languages and geopolitical trends suggests a comprehensive approach to addressing disinformation on a global scale. As concerns persist, stakeholders continue to monitor the company’s actions and decisions, particularly as the 2024 election approaches. The dynamic between online platforms, free speech, and disinformation mitigation remains a topic of ongoing debate and scrutiny.
