Elon Musk's company SpaceX has awarded a one million dollar prize to a social media influencer known for openly expressing white supremacist and antisemitic views. The winner, who goes by the handle '@beaverd', was selected in the '$1M Article Contest' hosted on Musk's platform X. The decision has sparked widespread criticism due to the winner's history of inflammatory statements, including wishing former President Trump was 'literally Hitler' and making derogatory remarks about various communities. Many users have questioned the contest's rules, noting that the winning article was politically charged and allegedly generated in part by artificial intelligence. The controversy highlights growing concerns about the amplification of extremist voices on social media and the role of high-profile figures in rewarding such behavior.
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