Elon Musk has revealed in a recent interview with the BBC that owning Twitter has not been an easy experience, contrary to popular belief. Musk opened up about his time managing the platform and how the media in the US and the UK have been very harsh about him, while in certain countries, the media does not dare to go after the powerful.
During the interview, Musk took questions from listeners and revealed that his hand was forced into buying Twitter, despite knowing it was going to be a problem child for him. He also discussed the cash flow problems that existed at Twitter when he took over, which led to his decision to lay off employees at the social media startup.
Musk was also questioned about misinformation on the platform and whether Twitter is sufficiently policed. He became defensive, challenging the interviewer, "Who's to say what's right and wrong?" He also claimed that there was no increase in "hateful content" on Twitter since he took charge and asked for an example.
Musk's relationship with the media was also discussed, with him admitting to having an "odd" relationship with it, describing it as "love-hate, perhaps more hate." He believes that it is good to have a free press in which he and other "powerful people" may be written about, but he does not want Twitter to further elevate "some anointed class of journalists" who decide what constitutes news.
In summary, Musk's interview with the BBC shed light on his experiences managing Twitter, including the struggles he faced and his relationship with the media.
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