The U.K.-based news outlet The Guardian will no longer post on X from its official accounts, the company has announced.
The outlet cited “disturbing content” that it claims circulates on the social media platform as a reason for exiting. The Guardian currently has more than 80 accounts on X, with approximately 27 million followers.
“This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism,” the statement said.
The Guardian noted that X users will still be able to share its articles on the platform. The news outlet also said that it would continue to use X posts in its reporting and that reporters would be using X as a source.
“Social media can be an important tool for news organizations and help us to reach new audiences but, at this point, X now plays a…
