Alex Bruno
In a surprising move, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has vowed to delete his Facebook account following the social media giant’s recent acquisition of a popular virtual reality company.
Musk, who is known for his outspoken views on technology and the future of humanity, took to Twitter to announce his decision, saying that he was “disgusted” by Facebook’s behavior and that he could no longer support the company.
“I’ve been a vocal critic of Facebook for years, and their recent acquisition of [the virtual reality company] just confirms my worst fears,” Musk wrote. “I refuse to support a company that has such little regard for the future of our planet and our society.”
The move has been praised by many of Musk’s supporters, who see it as a bold stand against the growing power of big tech companies and their influence on society.
“Elon Musk is a true hero for taking a stand against Facebook and their harmful practices,” said one supporter. “We need more leaders like him who are willing to speak truth to power and fight for what’s right.”
Others, however, have criticized Musk’s decision as hypocritical, pointing to his own companies’ use of data and surveillance technologies.
“Elon Musk may talk a big game about privacy and data security, but his own companies are just as guilty of exploiting user data for profit,” said one critic. “It’s time for him to take a hard look in the mirror before he starts throwing stones.”
Despite the criticism, Musk’s decision to delete his Facebook account is likely to have a significant impact on the social media platform and on the public’s perception of its role in society. Whether it will inspire others to follow suit or simply serve as a symbolic gesture remains to be seen.
