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- Elon Musk abandons his fight in Brazil (newsbreak.com)
Elon Musk’s X Complies with Brazilian Court Orders
After months of defiance, Elon Musk’s X has finally agreed to comply with court orders in Brazil. The company will remove certain accounts linked to disinformation and appoint a local representative.
Free Speech Battle Ends
Musk, who sees himself as a free speech advocate, had initially resisted the court’s demands, viewing it as a threat to free expression. However, facing nationwide bans and hefty fines, X has capitulated.
Financial Pressure
The ban and fines were a significant threat to X’s revenue and reputation. Competitors were gaining users, and ad revenue was at risk.
Millions in Fines
The Brazilian Supreme Court had imposed fines of nearly $1 million a day when X temporarily restored banned accounts. Starlink, Musk’s satellite provider, was also fined for refusing to block X.
Developing Story
This is an ongoing story, and more updates are expected. X has yet to confirm its compliance officially, and the Brazilian court has given the company five days to do so.
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