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Elon Musk fights for free speech in Brazil

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Livemint · 11m ago

Elon Musk fights for free speech in Brazil

Brazil's crackdown on free speech and denial of due process is worsening, with Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes shutting down Elon Musk's X social-media site and announcing a freeze of the financial accounts of Starlink, Musk's SpaceX satellite system. Moraes views social-media influencers as purveyors of disinformation and a threat to democracy, leading him to silence them. Musk, who values free speech, refuses to comply. This conflict highlights the erosion of separation of powers and the role of the Brazilian high court in politics. Further repression will only harm Brazilian democracy.

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Brazil judge Alexandre de Moraes orders probe on Elon Musk over censorship charge

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Brazil judge Alexandre de Moraes orders probe on Elon Musk over censorship charge

Elon Musk is facing an investigation in Brazil after criticizing a Supreme Court judge and accusing him of censorship. The judge ordered the investigation and accused Musk of instrumentalization of the social media platform he owns. The judge warned Musk of fines and even shutting down his business in Brazil for disobeying judicial orders. Musk launched a series of attacks against the judge on his social media platform, resulting in criticism of the judge's actions regarding free speech in Brazil. Brazil's Attorney General also called for urgent regulation of social media platforms.

Brazilian top court threatens to suspend X if Elon Musk fails to appoint new legal representative

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Brazilian top court threatens to suspend X if Elon Musk fails to appoint new legal representative

Elon Musk, CEO of X (previously known as Twitter), has been given an ultimatum by a Brazilian Supreme Court judge: if he fails to appoint a new legal representative for the platform's operations in Brazil within 24 hours, the platform may be suspended. This comes after Musk shut down X's business operations in the country while maintaining user access, following accusations that the judge had threatened the company's previous legal representative. The judge, Alexandre de Moraes, has been leading the fight against disinformation in Brazil, but critics, including Musk, have accused him of suppressing free speech.

Elon Musk vs Brazil: Save the Brazilian employees! Musk says threats of arrest

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Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk vs Brazil: Save the Brazilian employees! Musk says threats of arrest

Billionaire Elon Musk claims that Brazilian employees of his social media site, X, are being threatened with arrest by Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes. Musk stated that all information he has on de Moraes will be shared once his employees are safe. Musk and the Brazilian Supreme Court have been engaged in a public feud over censorship allegations, with Musk calling for de Moraes' removal. De Moraes has been accused of limiting free speech in Brazil and recently ordered the blocking of accounts of influential figures on social media.

Free speech champion Elon Musk’s X suspends Turkey opposition accounts amid nationwide protests

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Free speech champion Elon Musk’s X suspends Turkey opposition accounts amid nationwide protests

Elon Musk's platform X suspended several opposition accounts in Turkey amid civil unrest following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, an opposition figure. Despite a public gathering ban, protests spread, notably near universities. Many suspended accounts were grassroots activists sharing protest locations. The X platform complied with a high percentage of Turkish government content removal requests. Musk, a free speech proponent, faces criticism for perceived inconsistencies, with similar issues occurring in Brazil.

Elon Musk’s X resumes operations in Brazil after compliance with Supreme Court orders | Mint

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Livemint · 10m ago

Elon Musk’s X resumes operations in Brazil after compliance with Supreme Court orders | Mint

- Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has been restored in Brazil after the platform complied with the country's Supreme Court order banning far-right accounts. - The restoration comes after nearly a month of shutdown since August 30. - Brazilian Supreme Court's Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized the restoration of X in Brazil. - Moraes and Musk had been at odds over the issue of far-right accounts, misinformation, and free speech. - Musk's X has now fully complied with the court's demands, including blocking the banned accounts, paying fines, and appointing a legal representative in Brazil. - The move by Musk is seen as a pragmatic decision driven by economic consequences and the potential loss of millions of users and advertising revenue in Brazil, its third-largest market worldwide.

Elon Musk calls for ouster of Brazil Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk calls for ouster of Brazil Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes

Elon Musk has called for the resignation of a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, whom he accused of censorship for blocking accounts suspected of spreading disinformation. Musk threatened to shut down Tesla and SpaceX's offices in Brazil due to Moraes threatening to cut off access to his platform, X (formerly known as Twitter). Moraes has been criticized for his actions against free speech and his role in cracking down on disinformation. He is known for ordering the blocking of influential figures' social media accounts and has been involved in investigations against former president Jair Bolsonaro.

‘X’ making more changes to block button

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

‘X’ making more changes to block button

Elon Musk's social media platform 'X' is changing its block button policy to allow blocked accounts to still view public posts, but not interact with users. This move has sparked debate among users, with some viewing it as a step towards free speech and transparency, while others have concerns about safety and privacy. 'X' has previously experimented with allowing replies from blocked accounts to be visible on feeds. Meanwhile, the platform is facing legal issues in Brazil and Musk may face potential sanctions from the SEC for skipping a deposition.

Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law

Elon Musk criticized Australia's proposed legislation to fine social media platforms for spreading misinformation online. The Labor government's law aims to hold tech platforms accountable and prevent dangerous falsehoods from spreading. Musk, a proponent of free speech, called the government "fascists." The bill drew mixed reactions, with some lawmakers criticizing Musk's stance on free speech and others supporting the need for transparency and responsibility. This isn't the first clash between Musk and the Australian government, as his social media platform previously challenged a regulator's order to remove certain posts.

X announces suspension of Brazil operations, alleging ‘censorship orders’ from Supreme Court justice

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Livemint · 1y ago

X announces suspension of Brazil operations, alleging ‘censorship orders’ from Supreme Court justice

Social media platform X has announced the closure of its operations in Brazil following alleged threats of arrest from Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. X had previously clashed with Moraes over issues such as free speech and misinformation. The company denounced Moraes' recent orders as censorship and accused him of threatening their staff in Brazil. X did not provide details on how it plans to continue providing services while suspending operations. Brazil's political right has criticized Moraes for alleged overreach and suppression of free speech.

Musk vouches to 'fight for max freedom of speech under law' on X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Musk vouches to 'fight for max freedom of speech under law' on X

Elon Musk has stated that his social media company, X (formerly Twitter), will uphold maximum freedom of speech under the law. Musk made this claim in response to allegations that X is complying with requests from German prosecutors to identify users in hate speech cases. He stated that X's policy worldwide is to fight for freedom of speech and that anyone who does not adhere to this principle can join other social media companies that prioritize profit over principles. Musk's company also recently filed a lawsuit against a California law requiring social media platforms to disclose moderation practices, arguing that it violates their right to free speech.

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