Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been suspended in Brazil after the company refused to comply with a court order to appoint a legal representative. The move follows a series of clashes between Musk and a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, Alexandre de Moraes, over free speech and content moderation. The judge also ordered the freezing of Starlink’s bank accounts in Brazil.
Elon Musk, co-founder of OpenAI, has raised concerns about the legality of the AI company’s transition to a for-profit model, particularly in light of potential investments from Apple and Microsoft. Musk claims that this move could be either legal for everyone or illegal, rendering OpenAI’s structure potentially unsound.
Elon Musk’s recent comments about supposed vulnerabilities in Signal have sparked controversy. Signal CEO Meredith Whittaker refutes these claims, calling them baseless and unsupported. The controversy highlights the competitive landscape in the messaging app market, with Signal facing competition from WhatsApp and Telegram.
Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has shut down its San Francisco headquarters, relocating operations to Texas. This move signifies a shift in Musk’s stance towards the city, following his previous declarations of commitment. The decision comes after Musk’s significant changes to the company, including massive layoffs and a relocation of his other ventures to Texas.
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its all-civilian Polaris Dawn mission due to unfavorable weather conditions. The mission, which will see a private crew conduct the first-ever commercial spacewalk, has faced multiple delays this week. The company is prioritizing crew safety and is waiting for a favorable forecast before launching the mission.
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld speculates on who former President Trump might choose for his cabinet if he wins the 2024 election, proposing a ‘merry pirate ship’ of unconventional figures like Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, and even himself.
Elon Musk and Tesla have successfully dismissed a lawsuit accusing them of defrauding investors through insider trading and manipulating Dogecoin. A federal judge ruled that the claims were not credible, dismissing the lawsuit with prejudice. The investors had alleged that Musk’s social media posts and actions influenced Dogecoin’s price, allowing him to profit at their expense.
Senator Ted Cruz has hailed Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, now X, as a major step forward for free speech, particularly in light of growing government censorship efforts worldwide. His comments come as X faces legal challenges in Brazil, including a financial freeze on Musk’s Starlink and threats of platform suspension.
Brazil’s Supreme Court has frozen the assets of Elon Musk’s Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, in a legal dispute that could lead to the suspension of Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in Brazil. The court’s action stems from X’s lack of legal representation and unpaid fines related to its failure to provide certain documents. Musk has criticized the decision, calling the judge a ‘criminal’ and highlighting the separate ownership of SpaceX and X. This dispute centers around the court’s attempt to force X to block accounts accused of spreading misinformation, a move Musk views as censorship. X’s non-compliance could result in its suspension in Brazil, a significant market for the platform.
Elon Musk has accused the Brazilian Supreme Court of illegal action after they froze Starlink’s bank accounts amidst an ongoing dispute with X (formerly Twitter). Musk claims the move unfairly punishes shareholders and the Brazilian people, calling the judge behind the action a ‘dictator’.
