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Since buying the social media platform, Elon Musk has changed many of its moderation practices

By Alys Davies

BBC News

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk says several journalists he suspended from his social media company, Twitter, will have their accounts reinstated.

Reporters for the New York Times, CNN and the Washington Post were among those locked out of their accounts, after Mr Musk accused them of sharing location data about him.

But amid mounting criticism, he asked Twitter users what to do next.

And 59% of the 3.6 million who took part voted to lift the ban immediately.

"The people have spoken. Accounts who doxxed my location will have their suspension lifted now," he tweeted.

The ban was condemned by the EU and UN.

The people have spoken.Accounts who doxxed my location will have their suspension lifted now. https://t.co/MFdXbEQFCe

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 17, 2022

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