WASHINGTON: False or misleading US election claims posted on X by Elon Musk have garnered nearly 1.2 billion views this year, a watchdog said on Thursday, underscoring the billionaire’s potential influence on the highly divisive presidential election. Ahead of the November election, researchers have raised concerns about X, formerly known as Twitter, being a breeding ground for political misinformation. They have also pointed out that Musk, who bought the platform in 2022 and is an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, appears to be swaying voters by spreading false information on his personal account.
