speech that expresses hatred towards individuals or groups
What to know about Elon Musk's 'free speech' feud with a Brazilian judge: Elon Musk is clashing with a bald, athletically built Supreme Court justice in Brazil ...
apnews.com/article/brazil-musk-x-twitter-moraes-bef06c0dbbb8ed87495b1afbb0edf211
Musk's X Corp appeals dismissal of lawsuit against anti-hate group: Elon Musk's X appealed the dismissal of its lawsuit against the nonprofit Center for ...
reuters.com/technology/musks-x-corp-appeals-dismissal-lawsuit-against-anti-hate-group-2024-04-23/
Ohio State president 'will not compromise' on safety as campuses face Gaza war protests
dispatch.com/story/news/education/2024/04/22/ohio-state-president-carter-warned-students-about-threatening-speech/73415346007/
Elon Musk defies Brazil order to block X accounts: Elon Musk defied a Brazilian Supreme Court order to ban certain X accounts.
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-defies-brazil-order-to-block-x-accounts-2024-4
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim accounts have grown on Elon Musk's X, new study finds
mashable.com/article/anti-jewish-anti-muslim-hate-speech-twitter-elon-musk-gaza
Elon Musk accused of profiting from tragedy as study finds X rewards hate targeting Israel-Gaza war
techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/ccdh-hate-influencer-study/
Judge dismisses Elon Musk's suit against hate speech researchers: The billionaire sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate after the group published a series ...
npr.org/2024/03/25/1239549276/elon-musk-lawsuit-hate-speech-researchers
Quick Glance: Court dismisses Musk's lawsuit against hate speech watchdog
- A U.S. judge rejected Musk's lawsuit against an organization holding him accountable for hate speech on his X social media platform.
- The judge stated that X Corp sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate to punish criticism and deter advertisers.
- X plans to appeal the ruling, as Musk faces criticism for handling abusive content since acquiring Twitter.
- The ruling supports accountability for social media companies and demonstrates Musk's inability to manipulate the law.
Elon Musk Says ‘Moderation Is a Propaganda Word for Censorship’ About Offensive X Posts
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/elon-musk-don-lemon-interview-1234989357/
Quick Glance: Don Lemon cancels show partnership with X after Elon Musk's decision
- Don Lemon canceled the partnership for his show with X after Elon Musk's decision.
- Elon Musk lifted the exclusivity of the show on X after months of pursuing exclusive content.
- Don Lemon challenged Musk, discussing his ketamine use and hate speech on X.
Judge Dismisses Elon Musk Lawsuit Against Center for Countering Digital Hate: A federal judge has tossed Elon Musk’s lawsuit against the watchdog Center for ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/29/headlines/judge_dismisses_elon_musk_lawsuit_against_center_for_countering_digital_hate
Judge’s stern rebuke of Elon Musk’s X gives researchers fresh hope: A federal judge’s decision this week reprimanding Elon Musk’s X for trying to punish a ...
cnn.com/2024/03/26/tech/judges-stern-rebuke-of-elon-musks-x-gives-researchers-fresh-hope/
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Federal judge dismisses Musk lawsuit against hate-speech watchdog: A case brought by Elon Musk, the owner of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter ...
trib.al/geQSzQ6
New person responsible for platform security at X: Hate speech is increasingly becoming an economic problem for Elon Musk's platform. Calls for violence and ...
cz.de/weltgeschehenwissenschaft/elon-musk-neue-verantwortliche-fuer-plattform-sicherheit-bei-x
Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names: Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/missouri-ag-sues-media-matters-in-lawsuit-echoing-elon-musks-complaints/
Musk’s X Corp. loses lawsuit against hate speech watchdog: LONDON: A US judge on Monday dismissed X Corp’s lawsuit against a nonprofit group that has criticized ...
arab.news/zf4tq
Lawsuit from Elon Musk’s X against anti-hate speech group dismissed by US judge: Ruling says case appeared to be directed at "punishing" speech from ...
ft.com/content/c67975ac-040c-440e-99fa-744469248160
Setback for Elon Musk: US court dismisses X's lawsuit against hate speech researcher
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/elon-musk-klage-von-x-gegen-hassrede-forscher-abgewiesen-a-5e9705f3-d2a2-4da4-94fe-89048302bc7b
Judge skeptical of lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's X over hate speech research: The nonprofit sued by Elon Musk's X says the legal tactic is an attempt to silence ...
npr.org/2024/02/29/1234901186/judge-skeptical-of-lawsuit-brought-by-elon-musks-x-over-hate-speech-research
#BangkokPost : A U.S. judge on Monday threw out Elon Musk's lawsuit against a nonprofit group that faulted him for allowing a rise in hate speech on his social media ... Show more #video #technology #ElonMusk #socialmedia #Twitter www.bangkokpost.com/video/world/2762408/gloomy-youth-pull-us-western-europe-down-happiness-list
After appeal to Musk, X suspends accounts that outed neo-Nazi cartoonist: Researchers, journalists are blocked from sharing the alleged identity of Stonetoss.
wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-blocked-journalists-researchers-neo-nazi-cartoonist/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's X Responds to Uncovering Alleged Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Identity
- Research specialists and media professionals faced restrictions on X when attempting to expose the supposed identity of the neo-Nazi artist Stonetoss.
- Critics emphasize Musk's active involvement in endorsing extremists on the platform, supporting their narratives, engaging with their profiles, and shielding them from thorough examinations.
- Despite X's efforts to suppress information, individuals persisted in sharing specifics regarding the Stonetoss investigation by disclosing Graebener's name.
- Following the removal of their content, individuals previously limited for disclosing Graebener's identity have had their access restored. However, the timeline for Caraballo's account reactivation remains uncertain. Furthermore, the suspension of the Anonymous Comrade Collective account persists.
How Elon Musk quickly destroyed the Twitter that Jack Dorsey built: A series of news books chronicle Elon Musk's disastrous take-over of Twitter.
nypost.com/2024/02/10/tech/how-elon-musk-destroyed-the-twitter-jack-dorsey-created/
Netzagentur boss Klaus Müller: “We believe that X is behaving unlawfully”: In the future, the Federal Network Agency will be the chief supervisor of online ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/bundesnetzagentur-chef-klaus-mueller-wir-glauben-dass-x-sich-rechtswidrig-verhaelt-a-fbef6d1d-ac7f-4b10-8c41-f43b0f6fa0ef
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Musk’s X is fighting to preserve a federal lawsuit in California: Elon Musk’s X will go to court Thursday to preserve its lawsuit against the Center for ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/28/ccdh-x-lawsuit-slapp-california/
Ex-Twitter executives sue Elon Musk for $128m in unpaid severance: Suit by former employees, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, follows a separate legal complaint ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/04/former-twitter-execs-sue-elon-musk-severance
Quick Glance: Elon Musk sued for Unpaid Severance
- Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from former Twitter executives alleging he owes them over $128 million in unpaid severance.
- The lawsuit filed by the four executives aims to portray Musk as someone who avoids settling his liabilities and mistreats his employees.
- According to the lawsuit, Musk attempted to evade payment of the owed millions to the executives by disregarding the severance plans outlining compensation in case of unjustified terminations.
- The lawsuit seeks to depict a negative image of Mr. Musk, accusing him of failing to settle debts and mistreating his staff.
Elon Musk's 'Woke Jeopardy!' Idea Goes Viral: The Tesla CEO posted the idea on X with some controversial options that sparked debate on the platform.
newsweek.com/elon-musk-woke-jeopardy-x-twitter-1875958
#MEDIAMATTERS : US judge signals Elon Musk’s X may lose case against hate speech watchdog https://arab.news/zqm8a
Supreme Court Casts Doubt on GOP-Led States’ Social Media Laws: The Supreme Court cast doubt Monday on state laws that could affect how social media platforms ...
time.com/6835543/supreme-court-social-media-content-moderation/
Elon Musk Is Still Attempting To Defend Hateful Speech Amid X's Growing Pains And Public Backlash: Report
Musk aims to protect free speech on X ... Show more
TikToker remanded over abusing Kabaka, Museveni: Ibrahim Musana alias Pressure24/7 was arraigned before the Chief Magistrates Court at Buganda Road on ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/tiktoker-remanded-over-abusing-kabaka-museveni-4534980
X, formerly Twitter, promises to abide by Irish hate speech laws: Elon Musk previously promised to fund legal challenges to the law, which is yet to be passed
irishtimes.com/media/2024/02/21/x-formerly-twitter-promises-to-abide-by-irish-hate-speech-laws/
Elon Musk says he is 'Jewish by association' : Elon Musk, who has been accused of spreading antisemitic rhetoric, once again called himself "aspirationally ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-jewish-by-association-after-auschwitz-tour-2024-1
Elon Musk's X To Establish Content Moderation Team In Texas : Elon Musk's X plans to employ 100 full-time workers for a new content moderation headquarters ...
benzinga.com/news/24/01/36817865/elon-musks-x-to-establish-content-moderation-team-in-texas
Elon Musk visits Auschwitz-Birkenau as he defends record on anti-Semitism: Owner of X platform laid a wreath and took part in a short memorial service at ...
thenationalnews.com/world/europe/2024/01/22/elon-musk-visits-auschwitz-birkenau-as-he-defends-record-on-anti-semitism/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk: Controversial Remarks After Auschwitz Visit
- Musk made controversial remarks during a conversation with commentator Ben Shapiro after his visit to the former concentration camp Auschwitz in Poland.
- The remarks were made during a conference on antisemitism organized by the European Jewish Association.
- The association had arranged for a private visit by Musk to Auschwitz, where approximately 1.1 million Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust.
- The visit was organized to address the worldwide surge of antisemitism after the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
X is setting up a moderation department with 100 employees: With an initial 100 moderators, Elon Musk's platform wants to combat images of abuse and hate speech ...
heise.de/news/X-baut-Moderationsabteilung-mit-100-Mitarbeitern-auf-9611141.html
Elon Musk has ratcheted up his feud with the Irish Government. It should just ignore him
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/01/25/elon-musk-has-ratcheted-up-his-feud-with-the-irish-government-it-should-just-ignore-him/
Musk on a rehabilitation tour, calls himself ‘aspirationally Jewish’ - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA
jordannews.jo/Section-20/Middle-East/Musk-on-a-rehabilitation-tour-calls-himself-aspirationally-Jewish-33840
X boss Elon Musk restores account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones: It poses new uncertainty for advertisers, who have fled X over concerns about hate speech ...
irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41287222.html
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Brings Back Conspiracy Theorist to Twitter
- Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter led to changes on the platform.
- After a vote, Elon Musk brought back Infowars operator Alex Jones to Twitter/X.
- Elon Musk emphasized freedom of speech on the platform and surprisingly brought back Jones.
- Elon Musk reaffirmed freedom of speech as the platform's highest priority since taking over Twitter a year ago.
X to be investigated for allegedly breaking EU laws on hate speech and fake news: EU launches proceedings against Elon Musk’s social media platform under new ...
theguardian.com/technology/2023/dec/18/x-to-be-investigated-for-allegedly-breaking-eu-laws-on-hate-speech-and-fake-news
Musk’s X cuts creating ‘perfect storm’ for online hate, eSafety commissioner warns
theage.com.au/business/companies/musk-s-x-cuts-creating-perfect-storm-for-online-hate-esafety-commissioner-warns-20240110-p5ew7u.html
X: Over a thousand employees laid off for moderation and security: Under its owner Elon Musk, the short message service X has laid off more than a thousand ...
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/x-ber-tausend-mitarbeiter-fuer-moderation-und-sicherheit-entlassen
Elon Musk's X Loses Its Attempt To Block California's Moderation Law: Musk claimed the law was an attempt to censor politically-charged statements
pcmag.com/news/elon-musks-x-loses-its-attempt-to-block-californias-moderation-law
Elon Musk’s welcoming of extremists puts a spotlight on the NFL’s mega-partnership with X amid renewal talks
cnn.com/2023/12/11/media/elon-musk-x-nfl-partnership/
Government needs to assess Elon Musk’s ‘agenda’ with X, Micheál Martin says: The Tánaiste has said that the social media platform is allowing hate speech and ...
businesspost.ie/news/government-needs-to-assess-elon-musks-agenda-with-x-micheal-martin-says/
Paid articlePaid Advertiser exodus grows as Elon Musk's X struggles to calm concerns over antisemitism
npr.org/2023/11/17/1213836636/advertiser-exodus-grows-as-elon-musks-x-struggles-to-calm-concerns-over-antisemi
Quick Glance: Media Watchdog Claps Back at Elon Musk
- Media Matters for America found corporate ads for IBM, Apple, Oracle, and Comcast’s Xfinity were placed next to antisemitic content on X.
- Elon Musk threatens a 'thermonuclear lawsuit' against Media Matters and those involved in the fraudulent attack on his company.
- Musk has been accused of fueling antisemitism by agreeing with a social media user spreading the 'great replacement' conspiracy theory on X.
- In September, Musk also threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League, accusing the group of 'trying to kill this platform' with accusations of antisemitism.
X has long been criticized for not taking decisive enough action against misinformation and hate speech on the platform.
IBM pulls ads from X, citing ‘zero tolerance for hate speech’: IBM confirmed to The Hill it is pulling advertisements from X, the platform formerly known as ...
thehill.com/business/4314335-ibm-pulls-ads-from-x-citing-zero-tolerance-for-hate-speech/
Survey: German users are increasingly distancing themselves from Twitter/X: Since Musk's Twitter takeover, many users have left the platform. According to a ...
heise.de/news/Umfrage-Twitter-X-Nutzer-distanzieren-sich-von-der-Plattform-9358426.html
X users post graphic or illegal videos in effort to get money from ads and views: Some users who pay for their verified blue-tick status on Elon Musk-owned X ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/x-users-post-graphic-illegal-videos-in-effort-get-money-from-ads-views/article67653112.ece
Missouri AG isn’t defending free speech. He’s just trying to boost Elon Musk’s X | Opinion
kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article283108283.html
Here are six important questions as Elon Musk faces an ever-deepening crisis over his unhinged behavior
cnn.com/2023/11/21/media/elon-musk-six-questions-behavior/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk's X Files Lawsuit Against Media Matters Over Antisemitism Analysis
- X's lawsuit alleges that Media Matters manipulated data to destroy the platform.
- After Mr. Musk threatened the lawsuit, Media Matters called him a bully.
- The lawsuit in Texas claims that Media Matters knowingly and maliciously manufactured images to drive advertisers away from the platform.
- Following the allegations by Media Matters, more companies have pulled ad dollars from X.
Here are the dozen brands that have paused ads on X amid ongoing crisis for Elon Musk’s platform
cnn.com/2023/11/22/tech/brands-pausing-ads-x-elon-musk-crisis/
Here’s What the University Presidents Should’ve Said to Congress: The furor over their answers about what constitutes harassment could have been avoided ...
thedailybeast.com/heres-what-the-university-presidents-shouldve-said-to-congress
Roseanne Slams Anti-Defamation League: Outspoken comedian Roseanne Barr has hit out at the ADL and shown her support for Elon Musk on her podcast.
newsweek.com/roseanne-slams-anti-defamation-league-podcast-elon-musk-1851227
EU stops advertising on X over hate speech. Fines could follow next year: The European Union is pulling its advertisements from Elon Musk’s X for now ...
cnn.com/2023/11/22/tech/eu-advertising-x-hate-speech/
Billionaire Ackman Calls On Harvard, MIT, Penn Presidents To ‘Resign In Disgrace’—Musk, Republicans Pile On
forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/12/06/billionaire-ackman-calls-on-harvard-mit-penn-presidents-to-resign-in-disgrace-musk-republicans-pile-on/
NFL denounces hate speech, says it has expressed concerns to Elon Musk’s X: After days of silence following X owner Elon Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic ...
cnn.com/2023/11/21/tech/nfl-x-elon-musk/
'Ridiculous' US lawsuit by Musk's X Corp should be dismissed -hate speech watchdog
reuters.com/legal/ridiculous-us-lawsuit-by-musks-x-corp-should-be-dismissed-hate-speech-watchdog-2023-11-17/
'No place for hate in Europe': Call to action to unite against all forms of hatred
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/830846/no-place-for-hate-in-europe-call-to-action-to-unite-against-all-forms-of-hatred
US Congress education committee launches probe into anti-Semitism in elite universites
france24.com/en/americas/20231208-us-congress-education-committee-launches-probe-into-anti-semitism-in-elite-universites
'Go F*ck Yourself': As Advertisers Exit X, Elon Musk Responds With Profanities: Advertisers are fleeing Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) after he ...
indiatimes.com/technology/news/advertisers-exit-x-elon-musk-responds-with-profanities-622174.html
Quick Glance: Twitter Successor X: Musk Insults Defecting Advertisers
- Elon Musk lashes out at major advertisers who have withdrawn from X.
- Musk warns that a boycott by advertisers will kill X (formerly Twitter).
- Musk emphasizes that he is not an antisemite and that the visit to Israel was unrelated to the controversy surrounding his X post.
X says Walmart pulled ads in October, weeks before Media Matters hate speech report and Musk rant
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/01/x-says-walmart-pulled-ads-in-october-weeks-before-media-matters-hate-speech-report-and-musk-rant/
Elon Musk Says Claims He's Antisemitic 'Bogus' After Bolstering Antisemitic Tweet
huffpost.com/entry/elon-musk-antisemitic-claims-bogus_n_655af10de4b0704d40f8eef2
Free speech can’t flourish online : Social media is an outrage machine, not a forum for sharing ideas and getting at the truth
ft.com/content/8fde56b7-2515-441a-9472-30c8aedcc200
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| Canoe.Com: Elon Musk said advertisers who halted spending on X in response to hateful material are engaging in "blackmail."
torontosun.com/news/world/dont-advertise-musk-takes-aim-at-advertisers-who-fled-x-over-hate-speech
America’s Far Right Is Calling for Civil War in Ireland: Following last week’s riots in Dublin, an alliance between far-right, anti-immigration influencers in ...
wired.com/story/far-right-calling-for-ireland-civil-war/
What survey data reveal about antisemitism in America: The views expressed by Elon Musk in a short message are more widespread than you think
economist.com/united-states/2023/11/23/what-survey-data-reveal-about-antisemitism-in-america
Hate speech group calls Musk “thin-skinned tyrant” amid X advertiser fallout: Brands claim ad controls don’t work, urge X CEO to quit over antisemitism.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/hate-speech-group-calls-musk-thin-skinned-tyrant-amid-x-advertiser-fallout/
Elon Musk weighs in on Dublin riots claiming country’s PM ‘hates the Irish people’
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/elon-musk-dublin-riots-varadkar-b2453496.html
Elon Musk says Ireland's Leo Varadkar 'hates Irish people': The billionaire tech mogul's comments came after the Taoiseach revealed new ...
euronews.com/2023/11/25/elon-musk-says-irelands-taoiseach-leo-varadkar-hates-irish-people
What Elon Musk’s Endorsement of Antisemitic Posts Mean for Him and His Companies: The Elon, Inc. podcast team discusses the billionaire’s elevation of hate ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-17/what-elon-musk-s-endorsement-of-antisemitic-posts-mean-for-him-and-his-companies
Flipboard is ditching X, shifting to Mastodon instead: The company cited a spike in hate speech and misinformation on the platform formerly known as Twitter ...
theverge.com/2023/11/21/23971398/flipboard-x-twitter-mastodon-quitting
After advertising posts next to Nazi posts - IBM stops advertising on Twitter: Once again, X has a problem with hate speech. After IBM advertising appeared next ...
t3n.de/news/ibm-twitter-x-werbung-stop-1589995/
Elon Musk Stays Resilient As Apple Joins Ad Exodus From X - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)
benzinga.com/news/23/11/35860920/elon-musk-claps-back-as-apple-disney-ibm-pull-ads-from-x-over-his-support-for-antisemitic-content-i
Anti-hate group says lawsuit from Elon Musk’s X ‘riddled with deficiencies’: Center for Countering Digital Hate says claim by X, formerly Twitter ...
theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/17/anti-hate-group-says-lawsuit-from-elon-musks-x-riddled-with-deficiencies
X failed to remove hate related to Israel-Gaza conflict: report : X, the Elon-Musk owned platform formerly known as Twitter, did not remove 98 percent of a ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4307755-x-failed-to-remove-hate-related-to-israel-gaza-conflict-report/
IBM, EU and Disney pull ads from Elon Musk’s X as concerns about anti-Semitism fuel backlash
torontosun.com/business/money-news/ibm-pulls-ads-from-elon-musks-x-after-report-says-they-appeared-next-to-anti-semitic-posts
European Commission to Freeze Ads on X: The European Commission will freeze ads on Elon Musk's social media platform, which is also being probed over its ...
variety.com/2023/digital/global/european-commission-elon-musk-x-stop-advertising-1235794922/
Paid articlePaid X / Twitter lets Israel-Gaza hate speech spread, new study finds: Only 4 out of 200 reported antisemitic or Islamophobic posts were removed.
mashable.com/article/x-twitter-ccdh-hate-speech-israel-gaza
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