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Hi everybody. And welcome back to the Elon
Musk podcast where we dive deep into the fascinating world of
one of the most influential Tech Visionaries of our time.
And in today's episode, we'll be tackling the complex landscape
of free speech and censorship. The tightrope that Twitter is
walking under. Elon, musk's leadership will be
dissecting the evolution of musk's proclaimed.
Free Speech, absolute ISM. Discussing the platforms,
increase censorship, compliance and debate.
Ting. If Twitter has been forced to
choose between its commitment to unfettered expression, and then
need to adhere to Global legal requirements.
Elon Musk is synonymous with boundary-pushing Ventures, like,
Tesla, and SpaceX took the Helm of Twitter.
Just about a year ago. His acquisition was accompanied
by grand proclamations. Free speech, principles promises
that echoed through the micro-blogging site.
Yet a stark shift in censorship policies under musk stewardship
Has come to light recently, casting a shadow over his
proclaimed commitment to unfettered expression in a stark
departure from musk's early declaration that he would only
comply with governmental censorship.
Quote at gunpoint recent reports indicate that Twitter has become
more compliant with the demands of various administrations.
Since musk took the reins according to Spanish newspaper,
El Pais, a has the social media, giant has approved 83 percent
more Censorship requests from government such as turkey and
India compared to the period before.
Musk's take over in October of last year.
This approach his inevitably incited a wave of criticism
especially given musk's past statements.
And in March of last year must declare done is social media
platforms. Star Lake has been told by some
governments that Ukraine to block Russian news sources, we
will not do so, unless at gunpoint, sorry to be a Speech
absolutist. Now the staunch position has
frequently been juxtaposed against his current policy which
critics quick to point out the contradiction musk's Free
Speech. Absolute ISM seemed to wane
after his acquisition of Twitter is dis is of hateful, contact
bands, particularly targeting critics of musk himself were
reported adding another layer of complexity to the Billionaire's
approach to managing the platform and the reluctance to
respond to these. These allegations by musk and
representatives for Twitter, only heightens skepticism around
the changes in censorship policy when a Bloomberg colonists
tweeted about the apparent shift, quoting musk,
self-proclaimed stance as a free speech, absolutist, musk.
Retorted. You're such a numbskull, please
point out where we had an actual choice and we will reverse it
his defense. However, does little to placate
critics who argue that this acquisition was a declaration of
intent. Uphold and fortify Free Speech
yet under his leadership. The platform appears to have
shown increased compliance with censorship laws worldwide,
despite the potential conflict with his Free Speech vision and
a recent interview with the BBC musk acknowledge that the
restrictions imposed by some countries, like, India were
rigorous and Twitter had to abide by them, to avoid legal
consequences and musk's view on free speech.
On Twitter, seem to have evolved into a more nuanced
understanding by fries, Speech. I simply mean that which matches
the law he tweeted. Last year, I am against
censorship that goes far beyond the law.
This indicates a recognition of the legal boundaries of the
social media platform must navigate globally which could
potentially carry substantial penalties of breached.
Now before musk's rain Twitter was known for its proactiveness
and resisting government takedown requests, including
those from India and turkey and the platform would often go to
court the challenge. Edit this out.
The platform would often go to court to challenge, censorship
requests and release detailed information about such requests
and the resolution, however, under musk, there seems to be a
shift in this stance more recently.
Twitter was criticized for temporarily Banning several
high-profile journalists in December.
Citing violation of a new quote doxxing policy.
Now this move was perceived as a retreat from musk's Free Speech
visual. Asian and sparked for the
controversy and adding to the controversy Twitter is currently
facing allegations of aiding Turkish president.
It's a pressing criticism by blocking multiple accounts ahead
of turkeys, fiercely contested general election.
Now, Twitter is global government Affairs, team
acknowledged, taking action to restrict certain content in
response to legal proceedings. However, they did not specify
which tweets are account were affected prompting claims of
undue censorship. Now further, Controversy
ignited, when Twitter complied with the Indian government's
emergency Powers, leading to the ban of content related to a BBC
documentary. This piece contain previously
unpublished material from the UK sparking heated debates over the
limits of free speech and the platform's compliance with local
news, in an attempt to quell, the backlash must declare the
Twitter surpasses, any other internet company and its vocal
support for free speech. Even outshining wocha pedia yet.
Six argue, this claim contrast with Twitter's recent actions,
under musk's leadership. And what are the most
significant challenges? Twitter faces under musk's
leadership is balancing its mission to promote free speech
and its legal obligations musk's approach of treating Free Speech
as that, which matches the law aligns with this need to
navigate complex legal landscapes in various countries.
However, critics argue that this interpretation marks it Archer
from Twitter's previously more defiant stance against
government censorship as musk's first year, as Twitter's head
concludes questions, abound about the future direction of
the platform. Will he manage to uphold his
Free Speech, absolute ISM while navigating.
The complex and often conflicted world of international law and
governmental requests or will Twitter continue to face
allegations of increase censorship under his leadership
and in the face of these challenges, the tech world,
free, speech, advocates. And Twitter's millions of users
await the next chapter of Elon musk's leadership as the
controversy surrounding musk's approach to free speech.
On Twitter, continues to stir the Billionaire's tenure at the
Helm of the global social media platform will remain under
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