Elon Musk, owner of X, has criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for asking the platform to remove graphic violence videos related to a stabbing incident. Musk claimed that Albanese is promoting censorship on X, sparking a debate about freedom of speech and online regulation.
Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, criticized Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the platform’s handling of violent content. Following a stabbing incident at a Sydney church, Australian authorities ordered X to remove certain videos depicting graphic violence. Musk defended X as a platform for free speech, while Albanese emphasized the dangers of spreading misinformation. X has complied with the removal order within Australia but is challenging the global takedown request, arguing it violates the principles of a free and open internet.
