TECH - Elon Musk Says 'Freedom Of Speech Is Worth Fighting For' After Australia Drops Legal Battle Against X Over Church Stabbing Videos | Benzinga
Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has emerged victorious in a legal battle with the Australian government. Australia has decided to drop the case against the social media platform, which was initiated to remove footage of a church stabbing in Sydney.
What Happened: On Wednesday, the Australian government announced that it would no longer pursue legal action against Musk’s X to have graphic footage of a church stabbing in Sydney removed from the platform, CNBC reported.
The legal dispute, which began in April, was seen as a test case for the Australian government’s ability to enforce online safety standards on major social media platforms.
The decision to drop the case was made by Julie Inman-Grant, Commissioner ...