Elon Musk defies Australia’s order to remove a violent video from X


by MSNBC

MSNBC— 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...

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.

Benzinga—Elon Musk Hits Back At Australia's Leader Amid Row Over Removal Of Violent Video From X: 'Does The PM Think He Should Have Jurisdiction Over All Of Earth?'. Elon Musk has countered Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's criticism by stating he does not believe he is above the law, amid tensions over X's handling of a video showing violence in Sydney. read more

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.