La Vanguardia Exits X Platform Citing Disinformation Concerns

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia announced it will cease posting on Elon Musk's X platform due to concerns over disinformation. The paper criticized the platform's lack of moderation and cited an increase in toxic content. This move aligns with the Guardian's recent departure for similar reasons.

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia has announced its decision to stop posting on Elon Musk's X platform, citing concerns over the spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories. The newspaper, which is Spain's fourth most-read for general news, described the social media network as becoming an 'echo chamber' for harmful content.

La Vanguardia has 1.7 million followers on the platform but claims that since Musk's acquisition of X in 2022, the platform lacks effective moderation. The newspaper also remarked on Musk's dismissal of thousands of workers, including those in content moderation, contributing to the problem.

La Vanguardia's move mirrors that of Britain's the Guardian, which also recently left the platform citing racism and the presence of conspiracy theories. Both newspapers are reacting to what they perceive as Musk's hands-off approach to harmful content.

(With inputs from agencies.)