All Posts in #Elon Musk
“With Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, there’s more at stake than freedom of speech: ‘It gives him a lot more influence over government'”
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the MarketWatch article “With Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, there’s more at stake than freedom of speech: ‘It gives him a lot more influence over government.’” Grygiel, who…
“Elon Musk is ill-equipped to own Twitter ‘town square'”
Jennifer Stromer-Galley, professor in the School of Information Studies and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, authored the Syracuse.com opinion piece “Elon Musk is ill-equipped to own Twitter ‘town square.’” Stromer-Galley, who has been studying social media for…
“Elon Musk boosts criticism of Twitter executives, prompting online attacks.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted in The Washington Post story “Elon Musk boosts criticism of Twitter executives, prompting online attacks.” Phillips, who studies media ethics, discussed…
“Elon Musk bought Twitter. What’s next?”
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School and director of the Tully Center for Free Speech, was quoted in the PBS NewsHour story “Elon Musk bought Twitter. What’s next?” The piece featured commentary…
“What Musk’s past tweets reveal about Twitter’s next owner”
JM Grygiel, associate professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in The Associated Press story “What Musk’s past tweets reveal about Twitter’s next owner.” Grygiel, who studies social media, explained that Elon Musk’s past tweets demonstrate how he…
Garrett Wagner interviewed about Musk’s purchase of Twitter
Kyla Garrett Wagner, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the WGRZ segment “Town Hall: Potential Twitter changes” to discuss how Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter relates to free speech.
“Musk-ruled Twitter: users left to fight trolls and misinformation?”
Kyla Garrett Wagner, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Agence France-Presse story “Musk-ruled Twitter: users left to fight trolls and misinformation?” Wagner, who studies communications and the First Amendment, explained that she does not…
Is Elon Musk Good for Free Speech?
Reporters looking for insight on Elon Musk’s declaration that he is an absolutist on free speech and his desire to buy Twitter and make it a haven for free speech, please see comments from Kyla Garrett Wagner, an assistant professor of…
Musk’s Firm Stance Bad for Brand, Expert Says
After a driver was killed while using the autopilot function of a Tesla Model X, CEO Elon Musk found himself the target of critics calling out the safety of his vehicles. Musk did not take the criticism well, a stance…