Human rights groups raise hate speech concerns after Musk’s takeover of Twitter

Musk, who is also chief executive of electric car maker Tesla Inc, has described himself as a “free speech absolutist” who has been critical of Twitter’s policies of moderating content on the platform.

WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Human rights groups on Monday raised concerns about hate speech on Twitter and the power that its takeover by Elon Musk would give the billionaire after the self-described “free speech absolutist” clinched a deal to take the social media platform private.