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The Guardian abandons X due to toxicity, citing Elon Musk's promotion of Trump and the spread of extremist content.

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Why did The Guardian close its accounts on X?: The Guardian has closed its accounts on X (formerly Twitter) due to concerns about the platform's toxic environment, citing Elon Musk's promotion of Donald Trump's presidential campaign as the final straw.
Have other organizations taken similar actions regarding X?: Several other organizations, including NPR, PBS, and the Berlin Film Festival, have also discontinued their use of X, echoing The Guardian's concerns about the platform's increasingly toxic environment and the spread of misinformation.
How has Elon Musk's ownership of X influenced this situation?: Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and subsequent renaming to X has led to the reinstatement of previously banned accounts like Alex Jones and Andrew Tate, contributing to the platform's perceived toxicity and prompting organizations to leave.
What factors contributed to The Guardian's decision to leave X?: The decision follows The Guardian's assessment of X as a 'toxic' platform, fueled by the spread of extremist content and Elon Musk's influence on political discourse. The newspaper cited the US presidential election as a catalyst for this decision.
What is The Guardian's policy regarding X now that it has closed its official accounts?: While The Guardian will allow its articles to be linked on X and its journalists can still use the platform personally, the decision to abandon its official accounts reflects a broader trend of organizations distancing themselves from the platform.

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