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Businessman Elon Musk has identified several investors who will help him buy the social media site Twitter.
Platform
Musk has promised to make Twitter more “inclusive.” But critics say he plans to loosen control on posts. They argue that the platform will lead to more misinformation and disinformation.
A platform is a place where people can exchange ideas or information with others. In this case, the “place” is online. A platform can also refer to the states positions of a political party.
*This article has been edited and reprinted from VOA Learning English with permission from Voice of America (VOA) for use in English language materials.
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