Elmo's X Account Hacked: Racist Posts Spark Outrage as Sesame Workshop Responds
Elmo's X account was hacked, leading to the posting of racist content. Sesame Workshop is working to regain control, while X has not commented on the incident.
NBC NewsSesame Workshop addresses 'disgusting' antisemitic posts on hacked Elmo X account
New York Daily NewsElmo’s X account hacked to post antisemitic hate, call Trump a ‘child f–ker’
The GuardianElmo’s X account posts racist and antisemitic messages after being hacked
CBS NewsElmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Overview
Elmo's X account was hacked, resulting in the posting of racist and antisemitic content that caused public outrage.
Sesame Workshop is actively working to regain control of the hacked account after the offensive messages were posted.
The hacker claimed responsibility and shared a link to a Telegram channel, raising concerns about social media security.
X, owned by Elon Musk, has not responded to requests for comment regarding the incident.
The Anti-Defamation League reports a rise in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., coinciding with the hack of Elmo's account.
Analysis
Sources frame the Elmo X account hack as a deeply disturbing incident, emphasizing the "disgusting" and "appalling" nature of the antisemitic and racist posts. They highlight the stark contrast with Elmo's positive image and connect the event to broader concerns about rising hate speech on social media, particularly on X, and previous AI incidents.