Musk Gets the Last Laugh After Being Mocked by Cuban and Stewart

Billionaire leftist Mark Cuban and comic Jon Stewart recently took shots at Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), during an episode of The Daily Show. Their attempt to mock Musk after his high-profile interview with former President Donald Trump quickly backfired, as Musk’s sharp and witty response left them looking out of touch.

Cuban kicked off the segment by suggesting Musk is on a quest to become the most influential person in the world, with Twitter (now X) as his tool. "Elon, in being one of the most powerful people, he’s trying to be the most influential man in the world," Cuban claimed. He argued that Musk's influence over global leaders through Twitter allows him to manipulate discourse to his liking.

Stewart, while acknowledging Musk’s power, took a more alarmist tone, claiming that Musk’s actions indicate he believes “civil war is inevitable, and that white people are under the gun.” The comment, seemingly designed to stir controversy, fell flat as Musk’s response made clear just how detached from reality their criticisms were.

Cuban further accused Musk of using his control over X’s algorithms to push his personal agenda, suggesting that the platform’s global reach gives Musk unchecked power. “He literally, wherever his thumb wants to go, he gets to push as hard as he wants,” Cuban said, implying that Musk’s influence over X’s content is both dangerous and self-serving.

But it was Musk who got the last laugh. Responding on X, Musk tweeted, “That was hilarious. Unlike the other platforms, our algorithm is open source! And if you interact and argue with ‘right wing’ accounts, which Cuban does a lot, the algorithm will assume that’s what you want to do and give you more of it lmao.”

• Fact 1: Unlike other social media platforms, X’s algorithm is open source, allowing anyone to see how content is prioritized and managed.

• Fact 2: Cuban and Stewart’s critique hinges on the idea that Musk is manipulating X’s algorithm to favor certain viewpoints, but Musk’s transparency with the algorithm exposes this claim as baseless.

• Fact 3: Musk’s innovations with SpaceX, Tesla, and X showcase his commitment to advancing technology and free speech, not manipulating discourse for personal gain.

Stewart’s suggestion that Musk’s leadership represents “tech bro malpractice” falls apart under scrutiny. Musk’s commitment to making X’s algorithm open source is a clear departure from the opaque practices of other tech giants. By doing so, Musk is ensuring that the platform is accountable and that users can see exactly how content is managed something that Cuban and Stewart conveniently ignored in their critique.

Musk’s ability to effortlessly dismantle their arguments is a testament to his understanding of both technology and public discourse. While Cuban and Stewart attempted to frame Musk as a power-hungry manipulator, their narrative failed to hold up against the facts. Instead, they ended up exposing their own misunderstanding of how X operates and Musk’s commitment to transparency.

In the end, it was Musk who walked away unscathed, leaving Cuban and Stewart scrambling to justify their unfounded attacks. As Musk continues to push boundaries in technology and free speech, it’s clear that no amount of mockery from the left can derail his mission. And as for Cuban and Stewart, they might want to rethink their approach the next time they try to take on the world’s most innovative entrepreneur.

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