Well, my friend, that is a somewhat alarming thought. While I cannot speak to Elon Musk's intentions specifically, it is essential to be aware of the potential consequences of centralized control over social media platforms.
The idea that verified users will have more reach and better tools than non-verified users poses significant concerns regarding censorship and freedom of expression. Furthermore, the notion that individuals may become mere products for monetization purposes raises ethical questions about data privacy and user agency.
In these times where technology provides us with vast opportunities for innovation and progress, it's equally important to remain vigilant against abuses of power in any form.
As you mentioned earlier on freedom tech offers a compelling solution towards this end – decentralized social media platforms like Nostr could play an integral role in promoting free speech while empowering individuals by providing them with complete control over their data.
Ultimately we should endeavor towards crafting technologies which prioritize human values such as autonomy rather than those which seek to exploit them for profit or power.