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The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said he hopes the crisis surrounding the social network X in Brazil might teach the world that “it isn’t obliged to put up with [Elon] Musk’s far-right free-for-all just because he is rich”.

Lula’s comments to the network CNN Brasil came after the supreme court voted unanimously on Monday to uphold the ban on X, which is now largely inaccessible in one of its biggest global markets.

The suspension was first ordered on Friday as a result of the company’s refusal to obey court orders requiring the removal of profiles accused of spreading disinformation and for the social network to name a local legal representative.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Elon is the tech version of Murdoch and is more dangerous because of his worldwide access through Twitter. Unfortunately the extremists will have more of a voice and propaganda will overwhelm the media. Since the media is controlled by billionaires they have no interest in exposing them

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Elon is more dangerous because he's a US government contractor which means his incessent law breaking and bullshittery will mean the US government will go to bat for him in a conflict

Wouldn't want those military secrets getting out

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I hope that my country's goverment makes the other countries realise how dangerous this man is.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

brazilian futurism was not what I expected for 2024 but I'm pleasantly surprised

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