Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk faced criticism after advertisers abandoned his social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, over allegations of hosting antisemitic content. Musk vehemently denied the accusations, asserting that he is not antisemitic and that departing advertisers shouldn’t expect to wield influence over him.
Musk’s Fiery Interview
In a candid interview at the New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Musk expressed his frustration with advertisers who left X due to the presence of antisemitic content. The interview covered a range of topics, from freedom of speech to environmental concerns and U.S. presidential politics.
Musk’s Apology and Subsequent Controversy
Despite Musk’s defiance, the controversy originated from a tweet he posted on November 15, expressing agreement with an anti-Jewish post. Musk later apologized for his endorsement of the tweet, acknowledging the offense caused. The tweet in question involved a user falsely claiming that Jewish individuals were fostering animosity against white people.
Musk’s Unapologetic Stance
In the wake of the apology, Musk’s latest remarks to advertisers opting out of X were laced with profanity, asserting his refusal to be blackmailed. The incident adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding social media responsibility and the challenges faced by platforms in moderating content that violates community guidelines.
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