Among the news of Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter is that the billionaire plans to cut 75% of the workforce. He also has plans to move the platform to a less censored version, which means more of the public may speak freely without worrying about being banned from the social networking site.
Elon Musk plans to cut 75% of the workforce
Whether or not Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter goes through, the company’s employees are likely to see large numbers of job cuts. According to documents accessed by the Washington Post, Twitter management has already begun plans to reduce the workforce by “quarter” by the end of next year.
The proposed cut would leave the company with a staff of just over 2,000, which is roughly the same number as Twitter’s current workforce. This would put Twitter’s users at risk of being exposed to harmful content and data hacks, as well as degrading its ability to police harmful content.
In addition to job cuts, Twitter also plans to cut infrastructure costs. These cuts include data centers and critical infrastructure.
Elon Musk, who recently said he would like to lay off 75 percent of the Twitter workforce, has been known to make drastic changes to Twitter operations. He has also described a plan to reduce spam on Twitter. He has also stated that he plans to authenticate all users on Twitter.
Elon Musk opposes censorship
Buying Twitter, the social media network, has been an impulsive purchase by billionaire Elon Musk. He has pushed for Twitter to be a place where freedom of speech is protected. He believes that a digital town square is essential for the future of civilisation. However, there are questions regarding whether his plan will actually strengthen democracy.
Musk has criticized Twitter’s increasing use of content moderation. He also said he would reverse the Twitter ban on President Donald Trump. He also said he would make the company’s algorithm available to the public. But he has yet to choose a new Twitter CEO.
Previously, Musk has referred to himself as a free speech maximalist. He has said that free speech is the bedrock of democracy. However, he has also said that he is against censorship that goes beyond the law.
His plans to buy Twitter have been met with a variety of criticisms. Some argue that his purchase would weaken the platform’s ideological hold. Others believe that the social media network could become a tool for right-wing propaganda.
Elon Musk’s vision of a less-moderated Twitter
Taking over Twitter five days ago, Elon Musk has made a number of commitments. He says he will open source the Twitter algorithm, remove fake accounts, and add an edit feature. He also said he would not make major decisions about content before forming a “content moderation council” – though he hasn’t shared details about who will be on the council.
Musk’s vision of a less-moderated Twitter has received mixed reactions from users. Some worry that relaxed content restrictions will lead to more harassment and less free expression. Others say that his plan would help Twitter generate more advertising revenue.
Some experts worry that Musk’s vision will lead Twitter to become a freewheeling opinion site, where subscribers can speak without limits. In addition, they say there is a risk that the new platform will develop a “friends of Elon” culture, where more harassment and more hate speech can occur.
Other experts argue that a less-moderated Twitter could also lead to more spam and less free expression. They also say that Twitter should adhere to laws in the countries where it operates.
