The misinformation boosted by X’s AI model Grok has included conspiracy theories about voter fraud and unsubstantiated smears about Vice President Kamala Harris.
The decision, which comes days after the Los Angeles Times made a similar move, marks a departure from decades of tradition at one of the country's leading newspapers.
Musk insisted his super PAC’s daily giveaway to a registered voter who signs his petition is not meant to induce voter registration, which experts say is illegal.
Elon Musk is the most-followed user on X, and election misinformation he spreads on the platform oftentimes far-surpasses accurate information spread by government officials.
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is leading a probe into the Biden administration's communications with social media companies ahead of the November elections.