The Guardian has announced today that it will cease posting on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), from its official accounts. The Guardian, which has over 80 official accounts on X, reaching approximately 27 million followers, expressed its concerns about the content commonly found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and instances of racism. “After careful consideration, we have decided that the advantages of maintaining an official presence on X are outweighed by the platform’s negative aspects. The Guardian clarified that readers on X could still share its articles, and certain posts from X may occasionally be integrated into its live news reporting. While the organization’s official accounts will no longer actively post on the platform, Guardian reporters can continue to use X for newsgathering purposes in line with the company’s social media guidelines.

Source: The Guardian November 15, 2024 09:33 UTC