Elon Musk's misleading election claims have accrued 1.2 billion views on X, new analysis says
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False or misleading claims about the U.S. election have generated significant views on a social media platform this year. An analysis by a nonprofit organization revealed instances of these claims being posted by a well-known figure. This individual, who is a supporter of a former president, has a large following on the platform. Despite fact-checking efforts, the posts containing misinformation have not been corrected or provided with context. The platform has faced criticism for sharing false election information and for allegedly preventing users from following certain accounts. The influence of this figure on the upcoming election is being analyzed.