Fortune retracts article on Elon Musk and X after exposure of false claims

Fortune magazine published false claims about Elon Musk and social media platform X, based on fabricated information from an anonymous source. The article, released on January 9, was quickly exposed as a hoax, prompting Fortune to retract it. The anonymous user admitted to deceiving Fortune by posing as a disgruntled X employee. They claimed the publication failed to verify the details before publishing, highlighting issues with media credibility and fact-checking practices. Following the revelation, Fortune issued an apology, stating the sourcing did not meet their editorial standards. Musk responded on X, criticizing mainstream media's reliability.