Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has expressed concern over Elon Musk’s handling of disinformation on Twitter and warned about its potential impact on the 2024 US election. AOC made the statement on BlueSky, asking when would be the right time to leave Twitter. The congresswoman accused Musk of putting his finger on the scale during Turkey’s presidential election and promoting a parody account impersonating her, which she said was test balloons for the 2024 election. Musk is known for being a free speech opportunist and has been accused of censoring dissident accounts on the platform.
Elon Musk is the founder and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. Musk is known for his innovative and ambitious ideas that have revolutionized the automotive, aerospace, and space industries. Musk is also actively involved in AI and neural research at Neuralink, a startup he created to develop brain-computer interfaces.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a US politician serving as the US Representative for New York’s 14th congressional district since 2019. AOC is a member of the Democratic Party and has a progressive agenda, focusing on issues such as the Green New Deal, Medicare for All, and criminal justice reform. AOC is known for her vocal opinions on social media and is seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party.