Gary Marcus

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Elon Musk is using his power & reach to promote harmful election claims, misleading voters in the US.

We found that the billionaire’s false & misleading claims about the elections were viewed nearly 1.2 billion times.

Our new findings in @MotherJones 👇
https://www.motherjones.com/poli…
8/9/2024, 7:55:13 PM
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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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Quote of the day, maybe the year:

“*He is not an idiot, Elon Musk is very smart, very tech savvy.
He could do a simple Google search of any of the disinformation he has seen in the last week and see it's untrue, but instead he seeks to amplify it and perpetuate it”.
Carl Quintanilla
@carlquintanilla
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Page One in Edinburgh:

“He has vast wealth at his fingertips, and he uses it for some of the most wicked evil I’ve seen.”

⁦@ukpapers⁩ $TSLA

The statement 'Appendix (cc @carlquintanilla). 1.2 Billion. With a B.' is a reply in a conversation discussing Elon Musk's influence and the spread of disinformation. The statement references a report on the vast reach of disinformation shared by Musk, indicating a significant impact on public discourse. The tone is factual and emphasizes the scale of the issue by highlighting the number of views. The intent appears to be to draw attention to the magnitude of the disinformation problem.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by focusing on factual information about the reach of disinformation rather than making personal attacks. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by not engaging in cyberbullying or harassment. It focuses on the issue rather than attacking individuals. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by providing a concrete figure (1.2 billion views) to illustrate the scale of the problem, which can foster empathy and concern about the impact of disinformation. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by contributing to a discussion about the societal impact of disinformation, without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to highlight a significant societal issue (disinformation), aiming to inform and potentially mobilize others to address the problem. [+1]