UK threatens Musk – Gets a kicking

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TLDR; British MPs are planning to summon Elon Musk before the UK parliament to answer questions about X’s role in the summer riots as well as the rise of generative AI on social media. This comes amid rising tensions between the new Labour government and Elon, with Technology secretary Peter Kyle saying X “isn’t fun anymore.” Elon responded by saying that instead the MPs should be summoned to the US to answer for their censorship.

The escalating spat between Elon Musk and the UK government centers on Musk’s advocacy for free speech on his platform X.

Musk has criticized the UK for what he sees as suppression of free speech, notably after riots where misinformation was a factor. He’s used X to highlight issues like “two-tier policing,” suggesting unequal treatment in law enforcement.

The UK government has labeled Musk’s remarks as irresponsible but Musk’s supporters argue this response exemplifies the very censorship he’s fighting against.

Musk’s stance resonates with many in the US who advocate for First Amendment rights, especially with his endorsement of Trump, emphasizing less government control over speech.

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