Musk threatens 'thermonuclear lawsuit' against media watchdog, calls advertisers 'oppressors'
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-18 17:14:56
Summary
Elon Musk lashes out at media watchdog and advertisers after brands pause ad spending on X due to ads running alongside hateful user posts. Musk threatens to file a lawsuit against Media Matters and others involved in the attack on his company. Advertisers including Apple, Comcast/NBC Universal, Disney, IBM, Lions Gate, Paramount Global, and Warner Bros. Discovery halt their ad spending on X. Musk promotes a paid, ad-free subscription version of X. X spokesperson accuses Media Matters of misrepresenting the user experience. Musk has also faced criticism for his own controversial tweets. Musk declares a new policy against extreme violence on his social network. The Anti-Defamation League praises Musk's promise to suspend accounts promoting genocidal speech. Media Matters president responds to Musk's threats of a lawsuit.
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