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Elon Musk recently imposed a ban on several tech journalists concerning the breach of the company's new policy. Also, the banned reporters were also suspected of promoting technologies that expose the user's identity and location.
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Elon Musk Suspension Trial
Elon Musk initiated the suspension trial using a poll in which Twitter users voted for the options considering which the suspension was ordered. The first trial that was conducted included several options that created a dubiety and later caused the inappropriate suspension.
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Elon shared a tweet just after the poll saying the banned accounts will be restored as per the results from the poll. Elon further said in his tweet that "The people have spoken."
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Elon lately faced criticism over his decision, European Union warned him to either reconsider the decision or face strict allegations. Also, Germany's Foreign Minister tweeted his concern on the impact of this move on freedom of journalism.
#Pressefreiheit darf nicht nach Belieben ein- und ausgeschaltet werden. Unten stehende Journalisten können auch uns ab heute nicht mehr folgen, kommentieren und kritisieren. Damit haben wir ein Problem @Twitter. pic.twitter.com/Cliuih8Gyq
— Auswärtiges Amt (@AuswaertigesAmt) December 16, 2022
"#Freedom of the press must not be switched on and off at will. As of today, the journalists below can no longer follow, comment or criticize us. We have a problem with that @Twitter."
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