Elon Musk announced he has put “serious thought” toward creating a new platform for social media.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has previously criticized Twitter for not allowing enough freedom of speech.
“Given that Twitter serves as the de facto public town square, failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy. What should be done?” Musk, 50, tweeted Friday.
Given that Twitter serves as the de facto public town square, failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy.
What should be done? https://t.co/aPS9ycji37
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 26, 2022
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“Free speech is essential to a functioning democracy,” Musk added. “Do you believe Twitter rigorously adheres to this principle?”
Free speech is essential to a functioning democracy.
Do you believe Twitter rigorously adheres to this principle?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 25, 2022
The South African native, widely recognized as the wealthiest man in the world, has a history of grievances with Twitter, according to a report.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission subpoenaed Musk in November following a tweet in which he asked his following if he should sell 10% of his stock in Tesla, the report noted.
In February, Musk returned the favor when he alleged the SEC was harassing him and trying to “chill” his free speech.
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If the billionaire goes through with constructing a new platform, the alternative network would join the likes of Rumble, Gettr, and Parler.
