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Elon pointed out the bias in Apple’s app rankings, where X (the platform) and Grock (an AI assistant app) fall behind in essential app lists despite their dominance in usage and ratings. He condemned Apple’s apparent favoritism toward mainstream news outlets and rival AI apps, questioning the integrity of curated app stores’ rankings.
Media Manipulation and Propaganda
The discussion also touched on historical propaganda techniques, referencing the Smith Munt Act of 1948—long banned but historically significant in controlling domestic information flow. Elon shared this context, emphasizing the importance of awareness about misinformation and censorship.