X Corp—Hate speech on X increased 50% after Musk acquisition and persisted through 2023
Multiple studies documented sustained increases in hate speech following Musk's takeover. Anti-Black slurs tripled from 1,282 to 3,876/day, antisemitic posts rose 61% in two weeks, and anti-LGBTQ 'grooming' content increased 119%. A UC Berkeley study published in PLOS One confirmed the 50% hate speech increase persisted through at least May 2023, contradicting X's claims that hate speech decreased.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content Moderation | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| LGBTQ+ Rights | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Racial Justice | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.393 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (critical ×2) × confidence (0.59)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (1 signal)
UC Berkeley study confirmed 50% hate speech increase on X persisted through May 2023
A peer-reviewed study published in PLOS One found hate speech on X increased approximately 50% around Musk's takeover and persisted through at least May 2023, contradicting X's claims that hate speech decreased. Anti-Black slurs tripled, antisemitic posts rose 61%, and anti-LGBTQ 'grooming' content increased 119%.