Elon Musk Faces Criticism Over Misinformation on X

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and four other secretaries are urging Elon Musk to address misinformation spreading through the AI chatbot Grok on X, particularly concerning elections. In other Minnesota news, UnitedHealthcare is suing to challenge a new law affecting Medicaid health plans, and the Hennepin County Commissioners are set to vote on a significant salary increase. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero criticized the prevalence of false information about trade rumors on X, particularly regarding San Francisco 49ers player Brandon Aiyuk, highlighting the platform's issue with misinformation. Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding boxer Imane Khelif at the Paris 2024 Olympics reflects deeper concerns about disinformation in sports, entangled with political influences linked to the International Boxing Association. Additionally, experts are questioning Elon Musk's claims about X's success, suggesting that his metrics do not accurately portray its standing compared to competitors like Facebook and Instagram.