Royal Society to Discuss Elon Musk’s Fellowship Over Misinformation Allegations
The world's oldest scientific academy is set to evaluate claims that Musk violated its code of conduct by spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation.
- The Royal Society will hold a closed-door meeting on Monday evening to deliberate on Elon Musk's alleged breaches of its code of conduct.
- An open letter signed by over 3,000 individuals, including Nobel laureates, accuses Musk of promoting conspiracy theories and spreading misinformation on his platform X (formerly Twitter).
- Professor Stephen Curry, the letter's author, emphasized that the issue is about scientific integrity and respect for evidence, not political views or conformity.
- The Royal Society’s code of conduct expects fellows to uphold the highest standards of behavior and scientific integrity, which critics argue Musk has violated.
- The Society has not indicated whether a decision about Musk’s fellowship will be made at the meeting, and any outcomes or discussions are expected to remain confidential.
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