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Elon Musk

<p>Judge Charles Breyer dismissed a<a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/elon-musks-clash-with-sec-and-doj/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> lawsuit filed by X</a>, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCHD). X, under the leadership of Elon Musk, accused CCHD of driving advertisers away through a campaign that highlighted an increase in hate speech posts on X. The company sought damages amounting to tens of millions of dollars. The judge, however, ruled against X, indicating that such a fine would critically impair the operations of the small non-profit organization, effectively deterring others from criticizing X.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/david-schwartz-unveils-method-to-burn-40-7b/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">David Schwartz</a>, the Chief Technology Officer of Ripple, shared an extract from the judge’s decision, emphasizing the court’s stance. The ruling underscored that the case aimed to punish CCHD for its critical speech. This judgment casts a spotlight on the ongoing debate about freedom of speech and its limits, particularly as it pertains to social media platforms and their responsibilities.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-elon-musk-s-definition-of-free-speech-is-questioned-strong"><strong>Elon Musk’s definition of free speech is questioned</strong></h2>
<p>Schwartz criticized Musk for attempting to use the court to silence critics, suggesting that the lawsuit reflects a subjective interpretation of free speech. According to Schwartz, Musk’s actions contradict his public persona as a defender of free speech, highlighting a discrepancy between Musk’s advocacy for unrestricted expression and his legal actions. The Ripple executive pointed out that the lawsuit against CCHD was unexpected, given Musk’s previous statements on the importance of freedom of speech.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">While Elon claims to believe in freedom of speech, his own speech and lawsuits show that his understanding of the scope of freedom of speech is comically narrow. It's easy to believe in freedom of speech if you think it includes almost nothing. (Read the ruling, it's shocking.)</p>— David "JoelKatz" Schwartz (@JoelKatz) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelKatz/status/1772364390118904092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">March 25, 2024</a>
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<p>The dismissal of the case by Judge Breyer has generated discussions on the implications of free speech, especially in the context of social media. It raises questions about the power of platform owners to influence public discourse and the protection of entities that seek to hold them accountable. The court’s decision is seen as a significant moment in the ongoing conversation about the balance between free expression and the responsibility of social media platforms to moderate content.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-musk-s-ownership-of-x-and-changes-to-content-policy-strong"><strong>Musk’s ownership of X and changes to content policy</strong></h2>
<p>Elon Musk acquired the platform known as Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion after a series of negotiations and legal challenges. Following the acquisition, Musk rebranded the platform to X, with the ambition of transforming it into an “everything app.” One of the notable changes under Musk’s ownership has been a more lenient approach to content moderation, especially regarding posts that challenge government policies, including those related to the pandemic.</p>
<p>Musk’s vision for X includes providing legal and financial support to users who face repercussions for their posts on the platform. This policy aligns with his stated commitment to freedom of expression. However, the lawsuit against CCHD and the subsequent court ruling has sparked debate about the consistency of Musk’s actions with his principles.</p>

Ripple CTO David Schwartz criticizes Elon Musk as judge dismisses X lawsuit

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