Critics Claim Musk Is Silencing Dissent Over His Migration Policies
Elon Musk has revealed that X will take action against "spam" accounts, coinciding with a heated discussion surrounding H-1B visas for Indian tech workers. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The recent announcement from Elon Musk regarding a new algorithm on his social media platform X has sparked considerable debate, particularly among conservatives who oppose the influx of tech workers from India.
Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 with the aim of promoting free speech and combating censorship, has since rebranded the platform as X. He is known for his active engagement on the site. Just days ago, a post of his regarding H-1B visa workers ignited significant discussion.
“Just a reminder that the algorithm is trying to maximize unregretted user-seconds,” Musk wrote on Friday. “If far more credible, verified subscriber accounts mute/block your account compared to those who like your posts, your reach will decline significantly.”
He also noted that accounts involved in “coordinated attacks” by muting or blocking others would be classified as spam.
This announcement followed Musk’s derogatory comments toward critics of his views on immigration, whom he referred to as “subtards,” questioning their intelligence.
Simultaneously, several accounts that have publicly disagreed with Musk on the topic of foreign labor reported losing their verification checkmarks. It remains uncertain whether this was a deliberate action by X, as the company has yet to issue any statement regarding the matter.
In a related development, Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead DOGE, a special advisory group focused on government efficiency. Earlier this week, they expressed their intent to increase the number of foreign workers under the H-1B visa program to ensure the U.S. continues to “keep winning.”
“Thinking of America as a pro sports team that has been winning for a long time and wants to keep winning is the right mental construct,” Musk explained.
Ramaswamy added, “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long,” arguing that a “culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers,” which necessitated the recruitment of foreign talent by Big Tech.
Critics have raised concerns that the H-1B visa program has deviated from its initial goal of attracting the “best and the brightest” to fill specialized positions. Many users on X contend that it has become a mechanism for U.S. companies to replace domestic employees with lower-paid, less experienced workers, predominantly from India. They also pointed out the irony that Musk came to the U.S. from South Africa, while Ramaswamy's parents emigrated from India.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 with the aim of promoting free speech and combating censorship, has since rebranded the platform as X. He is known for his active engagement on the site. Just days ago, a post of his regarding H-1B visa workers ignited significant discussion.
“Just a reminder that the algorithm is trying to maximize unregretted user-seconds,” Musk wrote on Friday. “If far more credible, verified subscriber accounts mute/block your account compared to those who like your posts, your reach will decline significantly.”
He also noted that accounts involved in “coordinated attacks” by muting or blocking others would be classified as spam.
This announcement followed Musk’s derogatory comments toward critics of his views on immigration, whom he referred to as “subtards,” questioning their intelligence.
Simultaneously, several accounts that have publicly disagreed with Musk on the topic of foreign labor reported losing their verification checkmarks. It remains uncertain whether this was a deliberate action by X, as the company has yet to issue any statement regarding the matter.
In a related development, Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead DOGE, a special advisory group focused on government efficiency. Earlier this week, they expressed their intent to increase the number of foreign workers under the H-1B visa program to ensure the U.S. continues to “keep winning.”
“Thinking of America as a pro sports team that has been winning for a long time and wants to keep winning is the right mental construct,” Musk explained.
Ramaswamy added, “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long,” arguing that a “culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers,” which necessitated the recruitment of foreign talent by Big Tech.
Critics have raised concerns that the H-1B visa program has deviated from its initial goal of attracting the “best and the brightest” to fill specialized positions. Many users on X contend that it has become a mechanism for U.S. companies to replace domestic employees with lower-paid, less experienced workers, predominantly from India. They also pointed out the irony that Musk came to the U.S. from South Africa, while Ramaswamy's parents emigrated from India.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
