Twitter's State Media Rules Criticized Amid Elon Musk Controversy

Twitter's algorithm is giving greater prominence to government and state-run media accounts, including those often criticized for spreading disinformation. The changes appear to include subtle boosts to state-affiliated accounts as well as more prominent placement in users' feeds. Elon Musk's recent changes at Twitter have prompted concern among journalists and disinformation scholars, as well as broader debate about what counts as disinformation or propaganda and who gets to decide. Some analysts argue the changes have troubling implications for the public discourse, democracy, and the future of the platform itself.