X caught blocking links to NPR, claiming the news site may be 'unsafe' - eviltoast

X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter, is marking some links to news organization NPR’s website as “unsafe” when users click through to read the latest story about an altercation between a Trump campaign staffer and an Arlington National Cemetery employee. The warning being displayed is typically applied to malicious links, like those containing malware, and other types of misleading content or spam. However, in this case, the web page being blocked is an NPR news report, raising questions about whether or not Musk’s X is actively trying to stop the news story from spreading.

  • disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    It’s about accreditation in the US. It’s the same reason Fox News and Newsmax are classified as “entertainment.” Social media companies are not required to provide accurate information. They’re only held accountable by civil suits for slander or libel.

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      3 months ago

      Well the way things are going, X may need to shut down in EU soon.
      Even Brazil doesn’t tolerate their bullshit anymore.