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FTC Investigates Media Matters Amid Controversy with Elon Musk's X

The FTC has initiated an investigation into Media Matters regarding alleged coordination with advertisers against X, following claims of misinformation and hate speech.


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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Media Matters, seeking information on its alleged coordination with advertisers to harm Elon Musk's X. This inquiry follows a series of lawsuits between Media Matters and X, where Musk accused the organization of misleading advertisers about content on the platform. Media Matters has countered that these legal actions are attempts to silence criticism. The investigation reflects ongoing tensions between the FTC, Media Matters, and Musk's social media platform, with implications for advertising practices and free speech.

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The article discusses the FTC's investigation into Media Matters regarding claims about Musk's X boycott.

It highlights the legal complexities and implications for advertising on X.

The tone remains neutral, focusing on factual reporting without strong opinions.

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The Guardian
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FTC investigates media watchdog over Musk’s X boycott claims, document shows
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"…The inquiries mark an escalation in US government scrutiny of whether groups like Media Matters helped advertisers coordinate to pull ad dollars from X after Musk bought the social media site formerly known as Twitter in 2022."

FTC Launches Initial Stage Of Investigation Of Media Matters Over Elon Musk’s Ad Boycott Claims
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"…The opening of an inquiry is not a surprise: FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, a Trump appointee, had signaled that he would look into advertiser boycotts – and the exodus from X in particular – before he took the top post at the agency."

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