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Elon Musk Finds Himself in a Tough Spot in Brazil

Evelyn Blake
Last updated: 6 September 2024 20:26
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Elon Musk has found himself in a difficult situation in Brazil, where his company X (formerly Twitter) has been blocked, losing access to its third-largest market and over 40 million users. The situation emerged from the feud between Musk and Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE).

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X and Disinformation: Court’s Stance on Election IntegrityMusk’s Response: Escalating the ConflictThe Future of X and Starlink in Brazil

X and Disinformation: Court’s Stance on Election Integrity

TSE, presided by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, demanded the block of contents that compromised the credibility of Brazilian elections. X declined to do so, keeping accounts that were accused of inciting hate speech and posting misinformation online. This led to the court banning X to which Starlink, Musk’s satellite internet service was also affected.

Starlink’s bank accounts were also blocked as it was considered to belong to the same “economic group” as X Initially, Starlink permitted its users to circumvent the X ban via satellite links but later changed its stance and complied with the court decision.

Musk’s Response: Escalating the Conflict

Elon Musk's Brazil Standoff: X Blocked, Starlink Compromised (1)

However, Musk did not cease from provoking the court legally as cases piled up against him. He made posts such as an AI-generated image of Justice Moraes in prison which was later on removed. Musk compared Moraes to Voldemort from Harry Potter, deepening the confrontation between his businesses and Brazil’s Judiciary.

Musk’s actions in relation to the moderation policies of X have been perceived to encourage hate speech and the spread of disinformation. In Brazil’s 2022 presidential elections, X continued the practices of the previous government and initially upheld election protections but then repealed them, drawing the attention of the TSE.

The Future of X and Starlink in Brazil

Elon Musk's Brazil Standoff: X Blocked, Starlink Compromised (2)

Musk’s noncompliance escalated particularly after X shut down its Brazilian office, which placed the company in breach of the country’s laws regarding localization. For the most part, all the legal remedies are available to Musk, he relies on the stay of the block by conservative politicians. Despite all these, the judiciary has not relented in the enforcement of compliance.

Starlink has recently backed off and is not likely to face legal repercussions in the future as long as it stays within the bounds of Brazilian law; however, the same cannot be said for X.

However, this situation demonstrates the long-standing conflict between Musk’s aggressive advocacy of free speech and Brazil’s attempts to address the issue of misinformation and safeguard elections. The situation raises the question of how corporate interests can be accommodated while respecting national laws and regulations.

Source: Wired

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Evelyn Blake is an investor in technology and journalist who has been in the nascent space since 2014. Her love and passion for technological innovations made her delve deeper into the world of technology evolution. As a journalist, Evelyn has been covering latest trends and emerging gadgetries. She is a philanthropist and human rights activist.

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