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Business

Elon Musk Takes a Stand

Elon Musk, the CEO of "X," announced on Saturday that he plans to file a "thermonuclear lawsuit" against Media Matters and others. This comes after major companies like Disney, Apple, and IBM temporarily stopped advertising on the platform due to concerns about anti-Semitism.

Media Matters' Research

Media Matters, a US group that monitors disinformation media outlets, recently published research showing that "X" ran ads next to pro-Nazi posts. Musk believes that Media Matters and others colluded in a fraudulent attack on his company.

Protecting Freedom of Expression

In a statement titled "Stand with X to Protect Freedom of Expression," Musk emphasized the importance of allowing different viewpoints to be heard. He argued that in order for expression to be truly free, people must have the freedom to see or hear things that some may find objectionable. Musk vowed not to let agenda-driven activists or profits hinder the vision of his work.

Backlash from European Commission and White House

The European Commission requested its agencies to suspend advertising campaigns on "X" due to concerns about claimed misinformation and hate speech. The White House also condemned what it called the "hateful promotion" of anti-Semitism by Musk. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold, but for now, major companies have paused their advertising on "X" and Elon Musk is determined to defend his platform's freedom of expression.

Source: Politico + agencies