![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/elon-musk-says-he-has-bought-twitter-to-help-humanity-in-huge-statement/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1_GettyImages-1242798333.jpg&description=We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.Telsa billionaire Elon Musk has revealed he has bought Twitter 'to save humanity'Tech billionaire Elon Musk has revealed he has bought Twitter "to help humanity". The 51-year-old mogul has hit back at critics who believe he has only purchased the social-networking company for advertising. He said in a statement: "I wanted to reach out personally to share my motivation in acquiring Twitter. There has been much speculation about why I bought Twitter and what I think about advertising. Most of it has been wrong. "The reason I acquired Twitter is because it is important to the future of civilisation to have a common digital town square, where a wide range of beliefs can be debated in a healthy manner, without resorting to violence. "There is currently great danger to that social media will splinter into right wing and far left echo chambers that generate more hate and divide in our society. Elon Musk has revealed the reason why he's bought Twitter ( AFP via Getty Images) "In the relentless pursuit of clicks, much of traditional media has fuelled and catered to those polarised extreme views, as they believe that is what brings in money, but, in doing so, the opportunity for dialogue is lost. "That is why I bought Twitter. I didn't do it because it would be easy. I didn't do it to make more money. I did it to try to help humanity, whom I love. And I do so with humility, recognising that failure in pursuit of this goal, despite our best efforts, is a very real possibility. The tech billionaire says he wants to help civilisation ( AFP via Getty Images) "That sad, Twitter obviously cannot become a free-for-all hellscape, where anything can be said with no consequences! We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories stra){kind=link}
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has revealed he has bought Twitter “to help humanity”.
The 51-year-old mogul has hit back at critics who believe he has only purchased the social-networking company for advertising.
He said in a statement: “I wanted to reach out personally to share my motivation in acquiring Twitter. There has been much speculation about why I bought Twitter and what I think about advertising. Most of it has been wrong.
“The reason I acquired Twitter is because it is important to the future of civilisation to have a common digital town square, where a wide range of beliefs can be debated in a healthy manner, without resorting to violence.