By shutting off its free API, the social network will stop researchers from getting access to crucial data to track hate speech and disinformation.
Neither Twitter’s press office, which is believed to no longer be staffed, nor Elon Musk responded to a request for comment.
Researchers say that cutting their access to the API could also undermine Musk’s attempt to rid Twitter of bots. “Unless Twitter and other companies develop sliding-scale pricing plans that include free options for those undertaking public-interest work, I’m afraid the future is bleak,” Tromble says. “A lot of what we have come to love about the internet has been created by scrappy people, working outside these companies, focused on helping others. Their work will disappear if this trend continues.”
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