Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video
by KTVZ
KTVZ— By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk accused Australia of censorship after an Australian judge ruled that his social media platform X must block users worldwide from accessing video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded Tuesday by describing Musk as an
Tech Times—Elon Musk Calls Out Australia for Censorship After Court Orders X to Remove Violent Video; Australian PM Calls Him an 'Arrogant Billionaire'. Elon Musk criticized Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a judge ordered X to delete footage of a Sydney terrorist incident, arguing that the verdict could allow any nation to control the entire internet.
New York Post—Elon Musk blasts Australia's 'censorship' after court orders X to take down terror video. A federal court ordered X to delete the footage of a teenager involved in a knifing attack against an Assyrian priest and others.
MSNBC—Elon Musk defies Australia’s order to remove a violent video from X. Elon Musk is in a row with the Australian government after its online safety regulator called for a video of an Assyrian bishop being stabbed at a Sydney church to be removed from X, his social media platform. The video shows Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel being stabbed during a church service that was being livestreamed on April 15. The nonfatal attack, which authorities said was a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism, led to rioting outside the church. Australia’s eSafety...