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Primary reason for university suspension of X use by December 31, 2025?
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Misinformation concerns • 25%
Lack of diversity promotion • 25%
Freedom of speech issues • 25%
Other • 25%
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60 German and Austrian Universities Suspend X Use After Elon Musk's Talk with AfD's Alice Weidel
Jan 13, 2025, 06:16 AM
Over 60 universities and research institutions in Germany and Austria have decided to suspend their use of the social media platform X, citing a misalignment with their values of diversity, freedom, and scientific advancement. This decision follows a livestreamed discussion between Elon Musk and Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on X. During the talk, Weidel made controversial claims, including that Adolf Hitler was a communist, which were met with criticism for spreading misinformation. The universities and institutions stated that the platform no longer promotes the values necessary for fostering diversity, freedom, and science.
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Economic considerations • 25%
Political pressure • 25%
Other reasons • 25%
Evolving pandemic conditions • 25%
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Expulsion of students • 25%
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Legal challenges • 25%
Introduces new measures • 25%
Public apology issued • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
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Algorithm manipulation • 25%
Disinformation concerns • 25%
Right-wing promotion • 25%
German Federal Ministry of Education • 25%
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German Federal Ministry of Finance • 25%
German Federal Ministry of Health • 25%
Other reasons • 25%
Misinformation spread • 25%
Amplifying extremist content • 25%
Manipulating public debate • 25%
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Discrimination concerns • 25%
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