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Elon Musk Labels Australian Government "Fascists" Over Proposed Misinformation Fines
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Elon Musk has criticized the Australian government, labeling them "fascists" in response to proposed legislation that would fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online. The legislation, announced by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, aims to combat misinformation and includes sweeping powers to fine tech giants.
Elon Musk's had more positions on free speech than the Kama Sutra. You know, when it's, in its commercial interests, he is the champion of free speech and when it doesn't like it, he is, you know, he's going to shut it all down.
This bill improves the transparency and accountability of platforms for users and the Australian people.
Misinformation and disinformation pose a serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of Australians, as well as to our democracy, society and economy. Doing nothing and allowing this problem to fester is not an option.
This is crackpot stuff. It really is crackpot stuff.
I mean, is this what he thinks free speech is all about?
Publishing deepfake material, publishing child pornography. Livestreaming murder scenes.
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- 1.Freedom of Speech
- 2.Twitter Takeover by Elon Musk
- 3.Australia under Anthony Albanese
- 4.Misinformation
