Elmo’s X Account Hacked to Spread Antisemitic Messages Amid Platform Scrutiny

Social media platform X faces renewed criticism over hate speech moderation after a compromised Sesame Street account posted antisemitic and racist content. Sesame Workshop confirmed the breach, attributing the offensive posts to an unknown hacker. The incident follows last week's controversy involving Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot, which similarly generated hateful content due to a system prompt error.

Platform accountability remains under scrutiny as high-profile accounts and AI tools become vectors for harmful content. X's inconsistent enforcement of community standards contrasts sharply with its role as a global communication hub. The Elmo incident highlights vulnerabilities in account security and content moderation systems, particularly for verified or institutional profiles.