In an interview with the independent investigative media platform ProPublica, President Joe Biden acknowledged the rapid pace of technological development. He emphasized that everything is being “upgraded” to keep up with the trends of the times, and news is no exception.
In the past, information was disseminated through print media, but now news spreads quickly through the internet and social media platforms. People can access news anytime, anywhere. However, a significant challenge arises in ensuring the accuracy of this news.
The President cited Elon Musk’s platform, Platform X, as an example. He expressed concerns about the platform spreading a lot of inaccurate information because users on it can post anything they know without verifying whether it is accurate or not.
While this perspective remains the common view of most government leaders, especially those with a deep trust in traditional media, many people support Platform X and Elon Musk. They argue that President Joe Biden completely overlooks the achievements and core impact that Platform X has had since Elon Musk took over.
One of the largest users of Platform X, Mario Nawfal, pointed out that through Elon Musk’s social media platform, the government has disseminated a lot of information to global users, including information about COVID-19.
Furthermore, since Elon Musk took over Platform X, there has been a fierce debate about the billionaire’s commitment to free speech on the platform. However, the majority of users are enthusiastic and supportive, while legislative bodies are cracking down.
Notably, at the time Elon Musk was bidding for the social media giant X, many voiced their support, including CZ, the CEO of the Binance exchange, who even invested $500 million in the company.
It can be seen that the conflict between the U.S. government and independent social media platforms is causing significant changes in the media landscape.