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Taking a broader view, the 82 million dollars spent on lobbying by tech giants last year highlights an entrenched problem in American politics. Critics suggest that Musk represents a particularly blatant form of lobbying, where financial backing translates into political favors and leniency in regulations. Spaces like Twitter can easily morph into echo chambers, especially when over 64% of users are reportedly bots amplifying specific narratives.
In stark contrast, figures like Jeff Bezos operate more subtly. Bezos’s tactics include strategic lobbying without the public spectacle that accompanies Musk’s actions. As Musk reportedly conspired with far-right parties across Europe, concerns arise about authoritarianism and the potential for environmental and social erosion.