Elon Musk Slows Down Twitter ‘Enemies’ Websites

In a recent development, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and now referred to as X, has come under scrutiny for allegedly slowing down access to certain websites that CEO Elon Musk has previously criticized in public. The slowdown of links to these websites was investigated and confirmed by the Washington Post on Tuesday, but X swiftly addressed the issue once it was brought to light.

According to the investigation conducted by the Post, users attempting to access websites associated with Threads, Bluesky, the New York Times, and Reuters experienced a delay of around five seconds before gaining access to the content. However, the exact timeline of when this slowdown began could not be pinpointed by the Post’s reporters.

Threads and Bluesky are direct competitors to X, offering alternatives for users who may have reservations about Elon Musk’s ownership of the platform. This slowdown has raised concerns about fair competition and access to information.

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Notably, the New York Times and Reuters, established news organizations, were among the affected websites. Elon Musk has been publicly critical of both outlets, referring to the New York Times as “propaganda” and “diarrhea.” While the spokesperson for the New York Times, Charlie Stadtlander, acknowledged the observed reduction in access speed, there has been no official response from X regarding the matter.

It’s worth noting that X, under Elon Musk’s leadership, has reduced its engagement with press inquiries by dismissing its communications team. This change has resulted in fewer official statements and responses from the company regarding various matters.

As this incident raises questions about the transparency and fair treatment of content on the platform, many are closely watching how X will address such issues in the future and uphold the principles of open access and fair competition.