The court denied request to stop videos of Sydney church stabbing from being shared.

Australia's internet regulator has suffered a setback in its fight against the popular social media platform X, which is owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The issue at hand is a disturbing video of a stabbing that took place during a live-streamed sermon. The eSafety Commissioner sought a court order to block 65 websites that shared the clip, but Justice Geoffrey Kennett rejected their request for an extension before a scheduled hearing on Wednesday.

The eSafety Commissioner has the authority to remove videos that promote terrorism or show violent and exploitative content. However, X's barrister argued that the video in question did not fall into either category. Furthermore, X had already taken steps to block the clip from Australian viewers, but removing it globally would be an extreme measure. X's lawyer also pointed out that users could still access the material through virtual private networks, which allow them to bypass geographical restrictions.

The incident in question took place during a live-streamed sermon at a church in western Sydney on April 15. It was declared a terrorist attack, and several teenagers have been charged with related offenses. The alleged attacker and others have also faced charges for their involvement in a subsequent riot outside the church. These events have sparked a heated debate about the regulation of social media and the responsibility of platforms like X to monitor and remove harmful content.

The eSafety Commissioner had ordered X to take down the video, but X has argued that this goes against their policies, which only allow for global removal of content at their own discretion. The company's lawyer stated that it becomes unreasonable when they are forced to remove content by the laws of a specific country. Essentially, X believes that removing the video globally would be a disproportionate response.

While the court battle continues, many are wondering about the larger implications of this case. Can a country's laws dictate what content can be shared globally on social media platforms? And if so, where do we draw the line between freedom of speech and the regulation of harmful content? These are complex issues that require careful consideration and discussion. In the meantime, X has implemented measures to block the video from Australian viewers, but it remains accessible through other means. We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available. Stay informed with our WhatsApp channel for all the latest breaking news, celebrity updates, and sports news. No comments, no algorithm, and your privacy is protected.

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