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Musk-ruled Twitter: users left to fight trolls and misinformation?
AFP, Published on 26/04/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk's vow to let everyone say whatever they want on Twitter after his takeover of the social media giant could put the onus on users to combat bullying and misinformation on the platform, experts say.
Musk spends years silencing critics, wants free speech on Twitter
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/04/2022
» If Elon Musk can take over Twitter Inc, his biggest promise is to transform it into a platform for free speech with few restrictions — something he calls “essential to a functioning democracy.” But Musk, who is famously sensitive to criticism, has a mixed record on championing the cause.
Twitter, analysts wary of Musk takeover bid
AFP, Published on 21/04/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: As tempting as access to Elon Musk's wealth may be, Twitter is not eager to be ruled by a billionaire known for shooting from the hip with little regard for the consequences.
Musk's win may reset legal landscape for social media
Reuters, Published on 07/12/2019
» Elon Musk's daring has left its mark on electric cars and rockets, and now experts say the entrepreneur may have reshaped US defamation law with his willingness to defend at a high-stakes trial a lawsuit over an off-the-cuff tweet.
Jury: Elon Musk did not defame British caver in tweet
Published on 07/12/2019
» LOS ANGELES: Elon Musk did not defame a British cave explorer when he called him "pedo guy" in an angry tweet, a Los Angeles jury found on Friday.
Caver felt 'shamed, dirtied' by Musk tweet
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2019
» LOS ANGELES: A British caver who helped rescue the Wild Boars last year said Wednesday he felt "humiliated" and "dirtied" by a tweet by Elon Musk.
Caver says 'shamed, dirtied' by Musk tweet
AFP, Published on 05/12/2019
» LOS ANGELES: A British caver who was labelled "pedo guy" by Tesla co-founder Elon Musk said Wednesday he felt "humiliated" and "dirtied" by the tech billionaire's accusation, and that it amounted to "a life sentence".
Elon Musk due back on witness stand in ‘pedo guy’ defamation trial
Reuters, Published on 04/12/2019
» LOS ANGELES: Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk was due to resume testifying in his own defence on Wednesday at the trial for a defamation lawsuit filed by a British diver whom the Silicon Valley billionaire called "pedo guy" on Twitter.
Elon Musk says he tweeted diver was 'pedo guy' after insult
Published on 04/12/2019
» LOS ANGELES: Elon Musk testified on Tuesday that he was being insulting, not literal, when he called a British diver a pedophile in a tweet, prompting a defamation lawsuit from the man who helped rescue a dozen boys and their soccer coach from Tham Luang cave last year.
Elon Musk's 'pedo guy' jury to be asked opinions of visitors to Thailand
Reuters, Published on 03/12/2019
» LOS ANGELES: Potential jurors in the defamation trial of high-tech entrepreneur Elon Musk may be excused from the case if they voice strong feelings about billionaires or people who visit Thailand.