Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

Phony free-speech advocate Elon Musk bans prominent left wing Twitter accounts

Elon Musk's recent ban of prominent left-wing Twitter accounts raises serious concerns about free speech and the suppression of pro-democracy voices.

More disturbing news about the suppressing of pro-democracy voices

Phony free-speech advocate Elon Musk bans prominent left wing Twitter accounts

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