Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been identified as a major conduit for foreign interference in UK elections, according to alarming new findings.
Platform Under Scrutiny
Security experts and parliamentary researchers have uncovered disturbing evidence that hostile states exploited X's weakened moderation policies to spread disinformation and manipulate British voters. The platform's radical transformation under Musk's ownership has created what analysts describe as "a perfect storm" for electoral interference.
Moderation Rollback Creates Risks
Since Musk acquired the platform in 2022, X has:
- Drastically reduced content moderation teams
- Reinstated thousands of previously banned accounts
- Changed verification systems in ways that aid impersonation
These changes have made it significantly easier for bad actors to spread false narratives and target UK voters with precision.
Parliamentary Alarm Bells
Westminster insiders are sounding the alarm, with cross-party MPs demanding urgent action. One senior parliamentary researcher warned: "We're seeing foreign interference operations that would have been caught and stopped under the old Twitter systems now flourishing unchecked."
The revelations come as the UK prepares for a potential general election, raising concerns about the integrity of the democratic process.
Call for Regulation
Experts are calling for:
- Stronger oversight of social media platforms during election periods
- Transparency requirements for political advertising
- Swift action against coordinated inauthentic behavior
As the debate intensifies, all eyes are on whether the government will take decisive action to protect UK democracy from digital threats.
