UK government calls on Elon Musk

By The Capital

On 07 Aug 2024 11:41:54

The British government has called on Elon Musk to be more responsible after he used social media to make comments that officials believe could exacerbate the violent unrest…

The British government has called on Elon Musk to be more responsible after he used social media to make comments that officials believe could exacerbate the violent unrest in the country. The U.K. has been dealing with violence and riots, partly sparked by false information spreading on social media.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denounced the riots as “far-right thuggery” and assured swift punishment for the perpetrators. The government is also urging social media companies, including Musk’s platform, to take more action to combat the spread of misleading and inflammatory information online.

Elon Musk has a history of making provocative statements and engaging in confrontations with critics on social media. His remarks are closely followed by a group of people drawn to his success in business and often seen as part of his brilliance.