Tesla CEO Elon Musk is once again at the center of controversy, this time for allegedly using a burner account or alternative handle named “Adrian Dittmann” to praise himself on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Users on X claim that Musk, under the pseudonym Adrian Dittmann, has been amplifying his ideas and lauding himself and his companies.
It took Boston Dynamics 30 years to achieve what Tesla achieved in one
— Adrian Dittmann (@AdrianDittmann) January 16, 2024
Key Points:
- Allegations of Self-Praise: Users on X have accused Elon Musk of using the account “Adrian Dittmann” to praise himself and promote his ideas. The controversy gained traction when speculation about the true identity of Dittmann surfaced.
- Twitter Spaces Session: On February 9, Dittmann participated in a Twitter Spaces session with Alex Jones. During the session, participants speculated that Dittmann might be Elon Musk himself. However, Dittmann denied these claims.
- Increased Quality Content Post: On February 16, Dittmann posted on X, stating, “The amount of quality content on X is drastically increasing.” A user suggested that Adrian Dittmann was Elon Musk’s alternate account.
- Account Removal and Speculation: On February 18, the user who made the suggestion had their X account removed. This led to speculation that Musk might have been involved in getting the account banned. The user clarified on another platform that they deactivated the account due to “creepy threats.”
- Similarity in Language and Content: Netizens began analyzing Dittmann’s account, pointing out that the language and content of the posts closely resembled Musk’s style. Some claimed that Dittmann’s praises for Musk and his businesses echoed Musk’s sentiments.
They are just big mad because he has the biggest rocket https://t.co/xAc9II0lHp
— Adrian Dittmann (@AdrianDittmann) February 19, 2024
The controversy has stirred discussions among users on social media platforms, highlighting the challenges of identity verification and anonymity on online platforms. Elon Musk has been known for his active presence on social media and has previously faced controversies for his statements and behavior on various platforms.
2 years to meet, 3 years to beat
No acquisitions, Optimus is a startup
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2024
