UBC experts on Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter

Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)UBC experts on Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter Media AdvisoriesBillionaire Tesla co-founder Elon Musk is reportedly finalizing a purchase of Twitter that would put the social network back in private hands. UBC experts are available to comment on the deal’s implications. Dr. Alfred HermidaProfessor, School of Journalism, Writing and MediaCell: 604-719-7869Email: [email protected] language(s): EnglishTwitter’s role in spreading news, information and disinformation; potential consequences for how Twitter approaches free speech and moderation*available until 3:30 p.m. MondayDr. David TindallProfessor, Department of SociologyEmail: [email protected] language(s): EnglishTwitter, social media, social networks, social networking*unavailable until Monday afternoon