Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announces her departure from X (formerly Twitter), criticizing Elon Musk’s platform for spreading disinformation, hatred, and creating a “gigantic global sewer” that undermines democracy and constructive debate. In a post titled “Why I am leaving Twitter,” Hidalgo denounces the anonymous accounts and troll farms on the platform, stating it is the opposite of democratic life. Her decision follows a period of criticism, including controversy over her trip to French South Pacific territories and clashes over Paris’s readiness for the 2024 Summer Games. Hidalgo’s departure is seen as a deliberate move, not a response to recent events.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo Quits Elon Musk’s X, Citing Spread of Disinformation
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