Musk says Twitter will promote free speech but limit spread of hateful language

Published November 18, 2022 12:00am ET



Elon Musk said that Twitter would protect free speech on the platform but will limit the spread of hateful language.

Musk outlined the new content moderation policy on Friday against the backdrop of mass user reaction over the platform’s viability after an estimated 1,200 employees left the company after Musk demanded they embrace a “hardcore” work style. Musk had previously said that he would create a council to oversee moderation decisions.

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