Elon Musk’s free speech mantra collides with crackdowns on hate speech and disinformation
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s free speech mantra collides with crackdowns on hate speech and disinformation

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s absolutist version of free speech has thrown the world’s richest man and his X social-media platform into the crosshairs of governments worldwide. Any attempt to rein in social-media expression runs headlong into Musk’s hands-off approach to user posts, a “free speech” pledge that he defends ardently on the website formerly known as Twitter, which he acquired for $44 billion in late 2022 and promptly refashioned into X. “Their method of pushing back is very aggressive.” Following the arrests of about a dozen people in Britain for inflammatory online content connected to recent riots, Musk responded “true” to a post by Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage calling the current prime minister, Keir Starmer, “the biggest threat to free speech we’ve seen in our history.” Starmer’s office pushed back on Monday against Farage’s comments, yet steered clear of igniting a war of words with X’s billionaire owner. He accused Musk of fomenting disorder by questioning the vote count on X and posting “Shame on Dictator Maduro.” Elsewhere in Latin America, Brazilian officials are engaged in a protracted dispute with X over posts on the site by disaffected supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro who claim without evidence that his loss in the country’s 2022 election was due to fraud.

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Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president
Trending News
20 hours, 38 minutes ago

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at 'first buddy' Elon Musk as critics question who is really in charge between the close pair as the 78-year-old prepares to return to the White House. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk is 'not going to be president' because he was born in South Africa as his critics question who is really in charge …

In Arizona speech, Trump jokes Musk is ‘not going to be president’
Top News
2 days, 13 hours ago

In Arizona speech, Trump jokes Musk is ‘not going to be president’

Politico  

Trump’s comments came as Democrats have sought to use Musk, the world’s richest person, as a foil, accusing him of undermining the incoming president. Just days before, Trump — along with Musk — intervened in House Republicans’ initial government spending package, leading to chaos as Congress raced against the clock to avoid a government shutdown. The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump …

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Joe Walsh slammed tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk for publicly naming examples of government employees he will target for elimination. "Shame on anyone who doesn’t have a problem with the wealthiest man on the planet publicly sharing the individual names of government employees he wants fired," wrote Walsh, who went from being a Tea Party …

Is Elon Musk considering buying US media outlet MSNBC?
4 weeks ago

Is Elon Musk considering buying US media outlet MSNBC?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk has sparked speculation about acquiring MSNBC after jokingly asking, ‘How much does it cost?’ on X. Musk’s memes and mockery have stirred debates about media control and power, reminiscent of his $44 billion Twitter purchase US President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, …

Elon Musk toys with idea of buying MSNBC 'for spits and giggles': reports
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk toys with idea of buying MSNBC 'for spits and giggles': reports

Raw Story  

Elon Musk has been toying with the idea of doing to MSNBC what he did to the social media site formerly known as Twitter, according to a report Monday. The telecommunications giant Comcast announced last week it would spin off several media properties, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate public company, and Musk's right-wing allies immediately pushed the tech …

UK MPs to question Elon Musk over X’s role in Southport riots
1 month ago

UK MPs to question Elon Musk over X’s role in Southport riots

Live Mint  

UK MPs are set to summon Elon Musk, CEO of X, to testify about the platform’s role in spreading disinformation, as part of an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the UK riots and the rise of harmful AI-generated content. AI and social media’s role in inciting violence One of the key areas of focus for the MPs will be the use …

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.
54 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.

Slate  

As President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, Trump has shown a preference for a very clear type: the free speech bro. On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick was joined by professor Mary Anne Franks, author of Fearless Speech: Breaking Free From the First Amendment, to discuss why the metaphorical “marketplace of ideas” works so very much like an actual …

'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement

Raw Story  

A key Donald Trump ally on Saturday made a statement that alarmed onlookers concerned about free speech and fair distribution of justice. Political commentator Brian Krassenstein responded directly to Musk, writing, "Wait, are you suggesting that people should be arrested for posting their opinions or facts that point to the likelihood of foreign interference?" David Santoro, the author of Treating …

Musk’s bold move in backing Trump paid off — and how
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1 month, 1 week ago

Musk’s bold move in backing Trump paid off — and how

Hindustan Times  

During his victory speech last Wednesday, supporters screamed Elon Musk’s name as US President-Elect Donald Trump stood onstage at his Mar-a-Lago resort, giving his winning speech. That’s why I love you Elon.” In July, Elon Musk publicly supported Donald Trump, bringing with him at least $130 million in a pro-Trump campaign effort. In July, Elon Musk publicly supported Donald Trump, …

Elon Musk is now king of the MAGA media universe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk is now king of the MAGA media universe

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To Musk, a born-again MAGA crusader who has spent the last two years reshaping …

Elon Musk's biggest campaign contribution to Trump: weaponizing the First Amendment
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's biggest campaign contribution to Trump: weaponizing the First Amendment

Salon  

America has made a terrible mistake. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism I’ve been a trial lawyer for decades, and I’ve had the misfortune of litigating arcane aspects of First Amendment law. Fox and Musk have gotten away with spreading disinformation because of a self-serving misapprehension of the political speech doctrine: The …

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.

Slate  

By the time Elon Musk closed his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in October 2022, aided in large part by a mafia of big banks and reactionary hedge fund owners, he’d already made quite clear what his new political project was going to be. He’d been egged on throughout the year by a coterie of far-right influencers and yes-men who …

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

NPR  

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images On Wednesday morning, following the U.S. election, Elon Musk posted what appeared to be an AI-generated image of himself on X, the social media platform he owns. Musk could be Trump’s new “Secretary of Cost Cutting” In August, Musk floated the idea of creating a “government efficiency …

Elon Musk goes all-in for Trump
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk goes all-in for Trump

Politico  

As other social-media companies have taken pains to seem less political, Musk is tacking hard in the opposite direction. Last night in a surprise move, Musk induced a Trump endorsement from the massively popular podcast host, who echoed Musk’s extensive conspiracy theories and claimed “if we don’t elect Trump, I think we will lose democracy in this country, we will …

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, is determined to get Donald Trump elected. What does he have to gain?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, is determined to get Donald Trump elected. What does he have to gain?

ABC  

When Donald Trump takes to the stage at New York's Madison Square Garden on Monday, he's expected to have the world's richest person on hand to help him rally the crowd. Elon Musk has emerged as a major player in the former president's election efforts, unveiling attention-grabbing initiatives such as giving away $US1 million every day until November 5. And …

Tim Walz mocks Elon Musk with profanity at Wisconsin rally
2 months ago

Tim Walz mocks Elon Musk with profanity at Wisconsin rally

LA Times  

Businessman Elon Musk greets the crowd at a presidential campaign event for Donald Trump in Butler, Pa., this month. Tim Walz went after Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and former President Trump’s biggest backer, with a profanity during a rally in Madison, Wis., on Tuesday afternoon. Walz jokingly called Musk, who spent nearly $75 million on a Trump-supporting super …

Musk's $1 Million Payouts at Trump Rally Raise Legal Scrutiny
2 months ago

Musk's $1 Million Payouts at Trump Rally Raise Legal Scrutiny

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's daily $1 million payouts at a Donald Trump rally have drawn legal scrutiny. The payments, made through his America PAC, are a significant campaign finance tactic aimed at rallying supporters behind Trump. However, concerns have been raised about the legality of these cash payments, as they could violate federal laws prohibiting political contributions. Additionally, the use of a …

'I'm cringing': 'Socially awkward' Elon Musk mocked for 'low energy' speech at Trump rally
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'I'm cringing': 'Socially awkward' Elon Musk mocked for 'low energy' speech at Trump rally

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's rally on Saturday featured the richest man in the world as a speaker, but his performance was panned by critics. Trump also welcomed to the rally stage Elon Musk, the owner of the social media company previously known as Twitter. Delgado, for instance, wrote on X, "I don't give a s--- about this rally but just saw this …

The tweet that has finally taught Elon Musk a lesson
3 months ago

The tweet that has finally taught Elon Musk a lesson

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Well, one …

Musk deletes post speculating about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism
3 months, 1 week ago

Musk deletes post speculating about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism

The Hindu  

Elon Musk has deleted a post on his social media platform X in which he said “no one is even trying to assassinate” President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the wake of an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump while he was playing golf. Early Monday, after taking down the post about the apparent Trump …

Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism
3 months, 1 week ago

Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism

Associated Press  

Elon Musk has deleted a post on his social media platform X in which he said “no one is even trying to assassinate” President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the wake of an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump while he was playing golf. Early Monday, after taking down the post about the apparent Trump …

Elon Musk is asking people to yell at him (ideally on X). Here’s why
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk is asking people to yell at him (ideally on X). Here’s why

Live Mint  

X owner Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to freedom of speech, stating that the social media giant should support all viewpoints within the law of the land, even those with which he disagrees. If that doesn’t seem to be happening, please yell at me.” Musk supports Mark Zuckerberg's claims on censorship: Meanwhile, Elon Musk also recently responded to a …

At the risk of triggering another X pile-on, here’s why we must fight the Musk and Trump army
4 months ago

At the risk of triggering another X pile-on, here’s why we must fight the Musk and Trump army

The Independent  

It’s generally considered a bad idea to attack a wasps’ nest with a stick, and the same holds true for saying disobliging things about Elon Musk. “And it works not by creating a consensus around any particular narrative but by muddying the waters so that consensus isn’t achievable.” To understand why this matters, you have to go back to the …

Elon Musk and Donald Trump: The X CEO’s interview showed why other nations despise him.
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk and Donald Trump: The X CEO’s interview showed why other nations despise him.

Slate  

Among the bits of nonsense that best buds Elon Musk and Donald Trump traded Monday night in their glitch-delayed audio conversation on X, one especially concerning remark from Musk stuck out as a key indicator of his far-right worldview. In response to a right-wing commentator who tweeted the blatant lie that “mass migration and open borders” were responsible for the …

Now Elon Musk is rowing with the EU over Twitter hate using Tropic Thunder memes
4 months, 1 week ago

Now Elon Musk is rowing with the EU over Twitter hate using Tropic Thunder memes

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The letter from EU digital commissioner …

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views
4 months, 1 week ago

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views

Associated Press  

As X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used the social media platform as a megaphone to amplify his political views and, lately, those of right-wing figures he’s aligned with. And he accused a political party in his native South Africa of “openly pushing for genocide of white people.” “Elon Musk is a master of the media …

Elon Musk spent billions to destroy Twitter. Now he’s unleashing Trump on X
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk spent billions to destroy Twitter. Now he’s unleashing Trump on X

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump fired off several X posts on Monday …

EU warns Elon Musk of hate speech consequences ahead of Trump interview on X
4 months, 1 week ago

EU warns Elon Musk of hate speech consequences ahead of Trump interview on X

Raw Story  

The European Union's digital enforcement arm warned Elon Musk that drastic action might be necessary if hate speech was broadcast during a scheduled interview with former President Donald Trump on Monday. In a letter posted to X, Europe's Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton told Musk that his upcoming interview with Trump had raised alarms. Musk's obligation "notably means ensuring, on one …

Musk is an arsonist with a huge box of matches – we need political leaders to stand up
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk is an arsonist with a huge box of matches – we need political leaders to stand up

The Independent  

Let me remind you of a different age, not so very long ago. In a fascinating interview with New York Times journalist Ezra Klein, he recently spoke of the dangers inherent in Donald Trump’s masterful ability to stir up hatred between communities and strip away the “thin veil of society” that holds us together. And we regress back, you know, …

Independent readers say ‘X is the disinformation company’ – and call for Elon Musk boycott
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Independent readers say ‘X is the disinformation company’ – and call for Elon Musk boycott

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Independent readers have slammed social media companies, accusing them of allowing disinformation to …

Musk’s Riot Provocations Prompt UK to Seek Tougher Online Rules
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk’s Riot Provocations Prompt UK to Seek Tougher Online Rules

Live Mint  

Keir Starmer called for a “mature conversation” with social media companies to limit malicious content that’s stoked days of rioting in the UK. On Monday, Kyle’s office said he met with executives from Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, TikTok and X to discuss “the spread of hateful misinformation and incitement.” The next day, Musk compared the UK to the …

Elon Musk lashes out at the UK again as Sunak holidays in California
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk lashes out at the UK again as Sunak holidays in California

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Musk also retweeted a post by the co-leader of …

Musk ‘one of the most dangerous men on the planet’, says Yousaf
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk ‘one of the most dangerous men on the planet’, says Yousaf

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He is accountable to nobody, …

Has Elon Musk been radicalised by his own platform?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Has Elon Musk been radicalised by his own platform?

The Independent  

It is no secret that Elon Musk’s politics have shifted significantly over the past few years. In particular, a fake news account on Twitter/X known as “Channel3 Now” posted the entirely false claim that the attacker was known as “Ali Al-Shakati”, a Muslim asylum seeker on MI6’s watchlist who supposedly arrived in the UK last year by boat. What is …

Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with UK MPs grows
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with UK MPs grows

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Elon Musk has …

How a few Twitter posts on Elon Musk’s X helped fan the flames of unrest and rioting across the UK
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How a few Twitter posts on Elon Musk’s X helped fan the flames of unrest and rioting across the UK

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Much of it was false: posts about the attacker’s name, and supposed Muslim identity, were trending long …

Why is Elon Musk feuding with Australia and Brazil over free speech?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Why is Elon Musk feuding with Australia and Brazil over free speech?

Al Jazeera  

X owner is fighting governments over their attempts to curtail online content deemed to be harmful. Musk also said X would “lift all restrictions” on the banned accounts, although the platform said it had complied with the orders pending legal challenges. “Our concern is that if ANY country is allowed to censor content for ALL countries, which is what the …

Elon Musk and Anthony Albanese's church attack spat isn't about free speech. It's about power
8 months ago

Elon Musk and Anthony Albanese's church attack spat isn't about free speech. It's about power

ABC  

It takes a special kind of person to attract universal criticism across Australia's federal political landscape. For Elon Musk, the controversial owner of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the backlash he's facing is likely something he'll wear as a badge of honour. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and billionaire Elon Musk trade barbs, as a feud continues over …

Conservative Brazilians laud Elon Musk at rally in support of ex-president Bolsonaro
8 months ago

Conservative Brazilians laud Elon Musk at rally in support of ex-president Bolsonaro

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Conservative Brazilians heaped praise Sunday on Elon Musk at a rally in support of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, whose legal troubles are mounting in tandem with the billionaire entrepreneur’s feud with the South American nation’s Supreme Court. “Brazil Thanks Elon Musk,” read one giant sign in English at the rally alongside Copacabana beach in the …

What to know about Elon Musk's 'free speech' feud with a Brazilian judge
8 months, 1 week ago

What to know about Elon Musk's 'free speech' feud with a Brazilian judge

The Independent  

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Elon Musk vs Justice Alexandre de Moraes: Know about X owner's ‘free speech’ feud with Brazil
8 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk vs Justice Alexandre de Moraes: Know about X owner's ‘free speech’ feud with Brazil

Hindustan Times  

Headline-grabbing billionaire Elon Musk is clashing with a Supreme Court justice in Brazil over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation on X, the social media platform Musk bought when it was Twitter. Free speech is a constitutional right in the United States but not in many other countries, including Brazil, where Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes this month ordered …

What to know about Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ feud with a Brazilian judge
8 months, 1 week ago

What to know about Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ feud with a Brazilian judge

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Headline-grabbing billionaire Elon Musk is clashing with a Supreme Court justice in Brazil over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation on X, the social media platform Musk bought when it was Twitter. In the United States, free speech is a constitutional right that’s much more permissive than in many countries, including Brazil, where Supreme Court Justice Alexandre …

Elon Musk on conspiracy theories: Impulse to speak out leads to ‘self-inflicted wounds’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk on conspiracy theories: Impulse to speak out leads to ‘self-inflicted wounds’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk said he is “guilty of many self-inflicted wounds” as the billionaire was questioned in a lawsuit that accused him of promoting a conspiracy theory which indentified a California man as a federal agent posing as a neo-Nazi falsely. “There’s some risk that what I say is incorrect, but one has to balance that against having a chilling effect …

Elon Musk will be investigated over fake news and obstruction in Brazil after a Supreme Court order
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk will be investigated over fake news and obstruction in Brazil after a Supreme Court order

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice has included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news, and has opened a separate investigation into the U.S. business executive for alleged obstruction. In his decision, Justice Alexandre de Moraes noted that Musk on Saturday began waging a public “disinformation campaign” regarding …

Brazilian Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news, obstruction
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazilian Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news, obstruction

LA Times  

Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, will be investigated for alleged intentional criminal instrumentalization of X as part of an investigation into a network of people known as digital militias who allegedly spread defamatory fake news and threats against Brazilian Supreme Court justices. In his decision, Justice Alexandre de Moraes noted that Musk on Saturday began waging …

Federal Judge Dismisses Elon Musk's X Lawsuit Against Center For Countering Digital Hate
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal Judge Dismisses Elon Musk's X Lawsuit Against Center For Countering Digital Hate

Live Law  

A federal judge in California dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X Corporation against the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The lawsuit, which was initiated by X in July 2023, alleged that the CCDH violated the platform's terms of service by compiling public tweets and publishing reports highlighting instances of hate speech and misinformation. However, U.S. District Court Judge …

Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk’s X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk’s X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform

Associated Press  

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. against the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the increase in hate speech on the site since it was acquired by the Tesla owner. X, formerly known as Twitter, had argued the center’s researchers violated the site’s terms of service by improperly compiling public tweets, …

Elon Musk’s Supreme Court Endgame in Defamation Lawsuit
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Supreme Court Endgame in Defamation Lawsuit

Slate  

Late last year, Elon Musk sued nonprofit media watchdog Media Matters for America for defamation. By suing, Musk aims to deter Media Matters and other organizations not just from publicizing X’s advertising practices but from fighting disinformation generally. Musk’s legal manipulations and bombastic attacks on the organization make clear that his intent is to punish Media Matters, driving up legal …

Judge dismisses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against anti-hate watchdog on free-speech grounds
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Judge dismisses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against anti-hate watchdog on free-speech grounds

LA Times  

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by the company formerly known as Twitter, which sued a hate-speech watchdog group it blamed for a loss of millions of dollars in advertising. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled that the lawsuit was intended to punish the Center for Countering Digital Hate for its criticism of X, and so violated …

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