US EditionMusk defends demonetizing critics’ content on X
- A group of hard-right influencers known as the Groypers lost their verified check status and faced suspensions on X in recent days.
- Elon Musk defended his actions, stating that suspended accounts were outspoken critics of Israel and the H-1B program.
- Musk claimed that censorship claims are ironic given that Nick Fuentes has millions of views on his posts.
- Donald Trump expressed support for the H-1B visa program, stating that the U.S. needs smart people for certain jobs.
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Elon Musk Responds to Allegations of Censoring Critics on X
Elon Musk this week responded to allegations that he is suppressing free speech after removing several prominent users’ capacity to monetize their content on social media platform X. Multiple prominent accounts in recent days have accused Musk of removing their verification on X amid a debate over H-1B visas and foreign workers in the United States. Responding to a post on the platform about complaints that he was not living up to his promises o…
Elon Musk Doesn’t Like Some Headlines. But That Doesn’t Make Them Defamatory
Elon Musk is once again threatening to sue over speech he dislikes — this time, over factual headlines about a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck. But not liking how a story is framed doesn’t make it defamatory. For a statement to be defamatory, it must be false, damaging, and published with “reckless disregard for…
Elon Musk Pays X Accounts Critical of Democrats, But Demonetizes Those Who Criticize Him
Since buying X (formerly Twitter) in 2021, Elon Musk has positioned himself as a defender of free speech, often rolling back content moderation rules. He’s allowed more controversial voices to be heard, claiming it’s all about protecting free speech. But when the criticism turns personal, Musk’s commitment to “free speech” seems to have its limits—especially when those voices are calling him out. The tech billionaire-turned-MAGA fan is once agai…
Elon Musk gets fact-checked on X on account suspensions - Washington Examiner
X owner Elon Musk faced backlash for suspending accounts after promising a social media platform dedicated to free speech. A group of hard-right influencers known as the “Groypers” lost their verified check status, while others were suspended on X in recent days. The Groypers are named after the fat green frog meme. Leading the pack was Nick Fuentes, who lamented that “Twitter censorship is back. Free speech is dead” in a post earlier this week.…
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