AI expert says Elon Musk ‘has a point’ amid fury over Labour’s social media ban

AI and disinformation expert Marcus Beard has said Elon Musk “has a point” amid the tech trillionaire’s volcanic criticism of Labour’s social media ban. Speaking to GB News, Mr Beard said there would be issues with a “blanket ban” on access to platforms to those under 16. After Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement, Mr Musk took to his own platform X to blast the policy as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and evidence of a “police state” in the UK. Reacting to the tirade, Mr Beard said: “Infrequently as I agree with him (Mr Musk), he has a point on the difficulties of implementing this and the challenges that's going to introduce.”“There are definitely issues with a blanket ban on social media that will affect children and their access to information, and adults too.”WATCH THE FULL CLIP ABOVE Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter