Musk’s declaration has also sparked a heated debate in the media about the obligations that accompany having such a large platform.
Musk has enormous control over public opinion as the CEO of one of the biggest social media platforms in the world.
According to some experts, barring well-known people—particularly those with sizable fan bases like De Niro—undermines the fundamental participation and communication ideals that social media was created to encourage.
Media expert Dr. Emily Hartman pointed out that banning individuals for their political views might create a risky precedent for all social media sites.
“It calls into question the impartiality of content moderation and bias.” Although many believe that De Niro would certainly reply in kind via interviews or public remarks, the actor’s team has been mostly quiet on Musk’s ultimatum since this announcement.
It wouldn’t be shocking to see De Niro address the issue given his history of speaking out against influential people.
