August 31st 2024.
In a recent statement, tech mogul Elon Musk expressed his concern over the state of freedom of speech across the globe. Musk, who is known for his outspoken views, specifically called out Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for ordering the nationwide blocking of his social media platform, X. This decision was made after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country.
In response to this order, Musk took to Twitter to voice his frustration, stating that the Brazilian government is shutting down the "top source of truth" in the country. He also accused the regime of being afraid of the people learning the truth and using their power to silence anyone who tries to speak out.
Despite this setback, Musk assured his millions of followers that they can still access the platform through X.com, without the need for an app. He also urged them to download a VPN as a precaution in case they get blocked. This conflict between Musk-owned X and de Moraes has been ongoing for months, with the court ordering the platform to remove profiles promoting anti-democratic content and imposing hefty fines for non-compliance.
De Moraes, in his ruling, stated that X has been facilitating the actions of extremist groups and spreading hate speech, particularly leading up to the upcoming elections. He also instructed the National Telecommunications Agency to block access to X within 24 hours, and Apple and Google to remove the app from their online stores within five days.
In response, Musk reiterated the importance of free speech as the foundation of democracy, calling out the judge for using his power for political motives. This move has sparked a debate on the limitations of free speech and the role of social media platforms in regulating content.
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