PBS has joined NPR in quitting Elon Musk’s Twitter after the social media network labelled both organizations as “government-backed media.”
that PBS has decided to stop using Twitter after the social media platform referred to both it and NPR as “government-backed media.” “PBS stopped tweeting from our account when we learned of the change and we have no plans to resume at this time,” said PBS spokesman Jason Phelps in an email. “We are continuing to monitor the ever-changing situation closely.”
The argument started when Twitter labelled NPR as “state-affiliated media,” a term also applied to propaganda accounts from nations like China and Russia. Later, Twitter changed the phrase to “government-funded media,” but that wasn’t enough to please leftists criticizing the platform. Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, cited NPR’s reliance on US government funding in response to the controversy, despite the fact that only a small portion of the Washington-based organization’s funding comes from federal agencies. “Guess they won’t mind losing federal funding in that case,” Musk said in one tweet. “Defund NPR,” the billionaire wrote in another.
“We are not putting our journalism on platforms that have demonstrated an interest in undermining our credibility and the public’s understanding of our editorial independence,” NPR’s CEO John Lansing said in a statement.“I would need some time to understand whether Twitter can be trusted again,” he said. “At this point I have lost my faith in the decision-making at Twitter.”
Elon Musk has been making significant changes to the platform since he paid $44 billion to acquire Twitter last year. The verification process for media, celebrities, and other well-known Twitter users is one of them.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
PBS Follows NPR Off Elon Musk’s Twitter After Being Labeled “Government-Funded Media”PBS has joined NPR in closing down shop on Twitter after the Elon Musk-owned social media platform dubbed it “Government-funded Media,” slapping the tag to all its Tweets. “PBS stopped tweeting fro…
Weiterlesen »
PBS Joins NPR in Dumping Twitter Over Elon Musk’s ‘Government-Funded’ LabelPBS said that while it had “no plans to resume at this time” on the social media platform, they are “continuing to monitor the ever-changing situation closely.”
Weiterlesen »
PBS Suspends Twitter Posting, Joining NPR in Boycotting Musk-Owned Platform Over ‘Government-Funded Media’ LabelPBS said it has suspended posting to Twitter after Elon Musk’s social network pinned a “government-funded media” descriptor to its primary account. The public TV broadcaster joins…
Weiterlesen »
NPR, PBS suspend Twitter activity after Musk adds ‘government-funded’ tagPBS also said it has suspended tweets since Saturday for the same reason — but unlike NPR, the organization left the door open to return at some point. At least three public radio stations have left the platform in reaction to the labeling controversy.
Weiterlesen »
PBS Follows NPR’s Lead, Quits TwitterPBS followed NPR’s lead and left Twitter Wednesday after the social media platform labeled the news organization “government-funded news.'
Weiterlesen »
NPR Ditches Twitter After Elon Musk Labeled It ‘State-Affiliated Media’The Chief Twit has since revised the outlet's designation as ”government-funded,” a label the news organization also rejects.
Weiterlesen »