Elon Musk has agreed to buy Twitter in exchange for a pledge to minimize restrictions on the platform, prompting concerns about what this means for the “digital town square.”

Human rights organizations are concerned that a lack of moderation may lead to an increase in hate speech.

Many Twitter users are also wondering if this implies that accounts that have been suspended by the company will be reinstated.

Donald Trump was the most high-profile person to be suspended.

Human rights groups expressed alarm over hate speech on Twitter following the announcement of the purchase, as well as the authority it would give Mr Musk, a self-described “free speech absolutist.”

He has been outspoken in his criticism of Twitter’s content moderation rules, stating that the platform must be a true venue for free speech.

In a Twitter thread, Amnesty International said: “We are concerned with any steps that Twitter might take to erode enforcement of the policies and mechanisms designed to protect users.

“The last thing we need is a Twitter that wilfully turns a blind eye to violent and abusive speech against users, particularly those most disproportionately impacted, including women, non-binary persons, and others.”

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