Musk sues anti-hate speech nonprofit for scraping Twitter/X servers and selectively using objectionable posts to harm advertisers.
Musk sues anti-hate speech nonprofit for scraping Twitter/X servers and selectively using objectionable posts to harm advertisers.
Elon Musk’s X Corp Files Lawsuit Against The Center for Countering Digital Hate
In a fascinating legal battle that has captured the attention of the tech world, Elon Musk’s X Corp has filed a lawsuit against The Center for Countering Digital Hate. The suit claims that the organization has been “scraping” X Corp’s servers and selectively choosing objectionable posts to fuel a scare campaign aimed at driving away advertisers.
Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter for a staggering $44 billion and initiated significant changes, including reinstating previously banned users and terminating content moderators, advertisers have been fleeing the platform. Musk himself has acknowledged that advertising revenue at Twitter has plummeted by over 50% since October. He even decided to rebrand the company, changing its name to X Corp from Twitter.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate published a report, which contends that Twitter took no action against 99% of the 100 Twitter Blue accounts that the center reported for “tweeting hate.” This finding further fuelled the fire and prompted X Corp to take legal action.
In its lawsuit, X Corp is seeking unspecified monetary damages and an injunction preventing the center from accessing its data. The nonprofit responded defiantly, stating on Twitter, “The public has the right to know if and how @ElonMusk’s leadership has led to more hate speech on Twitter.” They accused Musk of trying to hide the truth about his own failures and emphasized the importance of platforms being held accountable for spreading hate and lies.
This legal battle takes center stage at a crucial moment for the tech industry, as questions around content moderation, hate speech, and platform responsibility continue to dominate discussions. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications, not only for X Corp and The Center for Countering Digital Hate but for the entire social media landscape.
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It is worth noting that the lawsuit is titled X Corp, a Nevada Corporation v. Center for Countering Digital Hate, Inc. and has been filed in the US District Court, Northern District of California (San Francisco).
This altercation between X Corp and The Center for Countering Digital Hate underscores the challenges and complexities that arise as technology and media giants try to balance free expression with creating safe and inclusive online spaces. It serves as a reminder that even the most powerful figures in the industry are not immune to criticism and legal battles.
Moving forward, it will be interesting to see how this lawsuit unfolds and what impact it will have on the future of social media platforms. Will it push companies like X Corp to reconsider their content moderation strategies? Will it pave the way for stricter regulations and oversight? Only time will tell.
