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<p>Elon Musk-owned social media company X could lose as much as $75 million in advertising revenue by the end of the year as dozens of major brands pause their marketing campaigns, the New York Times reported on Friday.</p>

<p>Musk backing an antisemitic post on the platform last week has led several companies including Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery to pause their advertisements on the site formerly called Twitter.</p>

<p>X has struck back and sued media watchdog group Media Matters, alleging the organization defamed the platform with a report that said ads for major brands including Apple and Oracle had appeared next to posts touting Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.</p>

<p>Internal documents viewed by The New York Times this week list more than 200 ad units of companies from the likes of Airbnb, Amazon, Coca-Cola and Microsoft, many of which have halted or are considering pausing their ads on the social network, the report said.</p>

<p>X said on Friday that $11 million in revenue was at risk and the exact figure fluctuated as some advertisers returned to the platform and others increased spending, according to the report.</p>

<p>The company did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.</p>

<p>Advertisers have fled X since Musk bought it in October 2022 and reduced content moderation, resulting in a sharp rise in hate speech on the site, according to civil rights groups.</p>

<p>The platform's U.S. ad revenue has declined at least 55% year-over-year each month since Musk's takeover, Reuters previously reported.</p>


Elon Musk-owned social media company X could lose as much as $75 million in advertising revenue by the end of the year as dozens of major brands pause their marketing campaigns, the New York Times reported on Friday.

Elon Musk-owned social media company X could lose as much as $75 million in advertising revenue by the end of the year as dozens of major brands pause their marketing campaigns, the New York Times reported on Friday. Musk backing an antisemitic post on the platform last week has led several companies including Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery to pause their advertisements on the site formerly called Twitter. X has struck back and sued media watchdog group Media Matters, alleging the organization defamed the platform with a report that said ads for major brands including Apple and Oracle had appeared next to posts touting Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party. Internal documents viewed by The New York Times this week list more than 200 ad units of companies from the likes of Airbnb, Amazon, Coca-Cola and Microsoft, many of which have halted or are considering pausing their ads on the social network, the report said. X said on Friday that $11 million in revenue was at risk and the exact figure fluctuated as some advertisers returned to the platform and others increased spending, according to the report. The company did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Advertisers have fled X since Musk bought it in October 2022 and reduced content moderation, resulting in a sharp rise in hate speech on the site, according to civil rights groups. The platform's U.S. ad revenue has declined at least 55% year-over-year each month since Musk's takeover, Reuters previously reported.

Elon Musk's X may lose up to $75 million by year-end on advertiser exodus

Indian media reports that leading EV maker Tesla is ready to invest up to $2 billion to set up a factory in India. But there's a small catch -- the factory is likely to come up only if the government cuts import duty on its vehicles to 15% for the first two years of operations.

Report: EV maker ready to invest up to $2 bn to set up a factory

<p>After the Starship was launched by Space X last week, it was followed by an emotional moment as the founder of the company and the richest man in the world Elon Musk met his father Errol Musk after seven years.<br />
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As per a report published in The Sun, the reunion happened at Boca Chica in Texas. The launch was attended by Errol Musk with his former wife Heide as well as granddaughter Cora.<br />
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The father and son have shared a tense relationship in the last few years, however, this time they decided to put their differences aside and meet each other.<br />
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The last time the father-son duo was together was in 2016 when Elon Musk celebrated his father's 70th birthday along with his brother Kimbal, according to The Sun.</p>

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<p>It reported that Errol Musk was taken by surprise after he received the invite for the launch of Starship. "The family cried. It was pretty emotional stuff. Errol was very happy to see Elon, and Elon appeared very happy to see his father," said Heidi, while speaking to The Sun.<br />
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"They immediately sat down at Elon's table next to one another and started talking as though no time had passed," she further added.<br />
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Heidi called it a "touching moment" and said that the father and son spoke to each other for a long time.</p>

<h2><strong>SpaceX announces 'incredibly successful day'</strong></h2>

<p>This was the first time that the Starship spacecraft was able to go into space after the launch. However, eight minutes after lift-off, the spacecraft exploded above the Gulf of Mexico.<br />
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However, a SpaceX announcer called it an "incredibly successful day". "Even though we did have a... rapid unscheduled disassembly of both the Super Heavy Booster and the ship," said the announcer.</p>

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<p>Unlike the previous attempt which was made in April, there was a successful separation of the booster rocket from the mega ship, however, the rocket blew up and shortly after the spaceship also blasted into space.<br />
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Elon Musk has been hoping that Starship will be used one day for colonising Mars. At the launch, after the combination of the two stages of Starship, the rocket stood 397 feet (121 metres) tall, which is more than the Statue of Liberty's height of 90 feet.<br />
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Starship is the largest rocket ever created and its launch was among the biggest events for SpaceX.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After the Starship was launched by Space X last week, it was followed by an emotional moment as the founder of the company and the richest man in the world Elon Musk met his father Errol Musk after seven years.

After the Starship was launched by Space X last week, it was followed by an emotional moment as the founder of the company and the richest man in the world Elon Musk met his father Errol Musk after seven years. As per a report published in The Sun, the reunion happened at Boca Chica in Texas. The launch was attended by Errol Musk with his former wife Heide as well as granddaughter Cora. The father and son have shared a tense relationship in the last few years, however, this time they decided to put their differences aside and meet each other. The last time the father-son duo was together was in 2016 when Elon Musk celebrated his father's 70th birthday along with his brother Kimbal, according to The Sun. Also read: Elon Musk says X will donate ad revenue linked to war to hospitals in Israel and Gaza It reported that Errol Musk was taken by surprise after he received the invite for the launch of Starship. "The family cried. It was pretty emotional stuff. Errol was very happy to see Elon, and Elon appeared very happy to see his father," said Heidi, while speaking to The Sun. "They immediately sat down at Elon's table next to one another and started talking as though no time had passed," she further added. Heidi called it a "touching moment" and said that the father and son spoke to each other for a long time. SpaceX announces 'incredibly successful day' This was the first time that the Starship spacecraft was able to go into space after the launch. However, eight minutes after lift-off, the spacecraft exploded above the Gulf of Mexico. However, a SpaceX announcer called it an "incredibly successful day". "Even though we did have a... rapid unscheduled disassembly of both the Super Heavy Booster and the ship," said the announcer. Watch: Elon Musk's Tesla to enter India soon? Unlike the previous attempt which was made in April, there was a successful separation of the booster rocket from the mega ship, however, the rocket blew up and shortly after the spaceship also blasted into space. Elon Musk has been hoping that Starship will be used one day for colonising Mars. At the launch, after the combination of the two stages of Starship, the rocket stood 397 feet (121 metres) tall, which is more than the Statue of Liberty's height of 90 feet. Starship is the largest rocket ever created and its launch was among the biggest events for SpaceX. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk meets his father after 7 years: 'The family cried'

A storm of controversy surrounds Elon Musk's ambitious venture, Neuralink. Four U.S. Lawmakers have called for a securities and exchange commission investigation, alleging securities fraud over claims that musk misled investors about the safety of neuralink's groundbreaking brain implant.

Safety concerns surround Neuralink's human brain implant trials

<p>Four US lawmakers, including Democratic House Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Jim McGovern, Barbara Lee, and Tony Cardenas, have formally requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Elon Musk for potential securities fraud.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Reuters, the lawmakers allege that Musk misled investors regarding the safety of Neuralink's brain implant, urging the SEC to scrutinise the CEO's statements about the device's safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Neuralink, Musk's ambitious venture, is on the verge of testing its brain implant in humans, a significant step toward addressing paralysis and various neurological conditions. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawmakers' request is rooted in veterinary records from Neuralink's monkey experiments, revealing "debilitating health effects," including paralysis, seizures, and brain swelling. Notably, at least 12 monkeys were euthanised due to issues with the company's implant, according to the letter sent to the SEC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite concerns raised by the animal testing results, Musk reportedly downplayed the issues. In a social media post on September 10, Musk stated, "no monkey has died as a result of a Neuralink implant," emphasising the use of "terminal" monkeys to minimise risks to healthy ones. Lawmakers argue that evidence suggests a direct link between animal deaths and the safety and marketability of Neuralink's brain-computer interface, potentially violating SEC rules by denying this connection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Neuralink has yet to respond to requests for comment on the lawmakers' letter to the SEC. Last year, Reuters reported on allegations from Neuralink employees about rushed and flawed surgeries on animals, contributing to unnecessary deaths. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The push for speed, as revealed by Reuters, was attributed to Musk, who pressured staff to provide necessary safety data for FDA approval. In May, Neuralink announced FDA clearance for its first-in-human clinical trial without disclosing specific study details. &nbsp;</p>

<p><i>(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;</i></p>

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Four US lawmakers, including Democratic House Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Jim McGovern, Barbara Lee, and Tony Cardenas, have formally requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Elon Musk for potential securities fraud.

Four US lawmakers, including Democratic House Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Jim McGovern, Barbara Lee, and Tony Cardenas, have formally requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Elon Musk for potential securities fraud. According to Reuters, the lawmakers allege that Musk misled investors regarding the safety of Neuralink's brain implant, urging the SEC to scrutinise the CEO's statements about the device's safety. Neuralink, Musk's ambitious venture, is on the verge of testing its brain implant in humans, a significant step toward addressing paralysis and various neurological conditions. The lawmakers' request is rooted in veterinary records from Neuralink's monkey experiments, revealing "debilitating health effects," including paralysis, seizures, and brain swelling. Notably, at least 12 monkeys were euthanised due to issues with the company's implant, according to the letter sent to the SEC. Despite concerns raised by the animal testing results, Musk reportedly downplayed the issues. In a social media post on September 10, Musk stated, "no monkey has died as a result of a Neuralink implant," emphasising the use of "terminal" monkeys to minimise risks to healthy ones. Lawmakers argue that evidence suggests a direct link between animal deaths and the safety and marketability of Neuralink's brain-computer interface, potentially violating SEC rules by denying this connection. Neuralink has yet to respond to requests for comment on the lawmakers' letter to the SEC. Last year, Reuters reported on allegations from Neuralink employees about rushed and flawed surgeries on animals, contributing to unnecessary deaths. The push for speed, as revealed by Reuters, was attributed to Musk, who pressured staff to provide necessary safety data for FDA approval. In May, Neuralink announced FDA clearance for its first-in-human clinical trial without disclosing specific study details. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Lawmakers urge SEC probe into Musk's Neuralink amid safety concerns 

Get ready for the electric revolution in India. In the latest, Tesla is tying India with ambitious plans to set up a cutting edge factory - the goal is to produce an all-new affordable electric vehicle priced at just $24,000.

Elon Musk's Tesla to enter India soon?

<p>Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, 'X' owner Elon Musk has announced an initiative to contribute to the relief efforts. Musk declared on 'X' that he would donate all advertising revenue associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, the announcement aims to address the humanitarian situation arising from the conflicts, which have claimed over 13,000 lives in the densely populated Gaza Strip. The decision comes at a time when Elon Musk faces challenges related to the social media platform's content and advertising policies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Advertisers have been quitting the platform due to concerns about their ads appearing next to controversial content, including pro-Nazi materials and hate speech, The Times of Israel reported. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Musk responded to a user's query about ensuring funds do not reach Palestinian terror group Hamas, stating, "We will track how funds are spent and go through Red Cross/Crescent. Better ideas are welcome. We should care about the innocent regardless of race, creed, religion or anything else."</p>

<p>This move by Musk also follows his recent posts endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory, further heightening tensions on the platform.</p>

<p>Elon Musk's commitment to humanitarian aid extends beyond 'X'. Last month, he revealed that his satellite network, Starlink, would provide connectivity to recognised aid organisations in Gaza. This support became crucial after communication and internet services were disrupted in the region. Starlink, developed by Musk's SpaceX, aims to provide low-cost internet access to remote areas and has plans to deploy as many as 42,000 satellites in its mega constellation.</p>

<p>Despite the social media platform's efforts to contribute to humanitarian causes, the platform has been facing setbacks in retaining advertisers since Musk's takeover. Major companies like IBM, NBCUniversal, and its parent company Comcast halted advertising on X following reports that their ads were appearing alongside pro-Nazi content.</p>

<p>In response, 'X' filed a lawsuit against Media Matters, the organisation that reported the issue. Advertisers have been wary of the platform due to concerns about its content and Musk's controversial posts, including those that have been criticised as tolerating antisemitic messages.</p>

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Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, 'X' owner Elon Musk has announced an initiative to contribute to the relief efforts. Musk declared on 'X' that he would donate all advertising revenue associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, 'X' owner Elon Musk has announced an initiative to contribute to the relief efforts. Musk declared on 'X' that he would donate all advertising revenue associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza. According to reports, the announcement aims to address the humanitarian situation arising from the conflicts, which have claimed over 13,000 lives in the densely populated Gaza Strip. The decision comes at a time when Elon Musk faces challenges related to the social media platform's content and advertising policies. Advertisers have been quitting the platform due to concerns about their ads appearing next to controversial content, including pro-Nazi materials and hate speech, The Times of Israel reported. Notably, Musk responded to a user's query about ensuring funds do not reach Palestinian terror group Hamas, stating, "We will track how funds are spent and go through Red Cross/Crescent. Better ideas are welcome. We should care about the innocent regardless of race, creed, religion or anything else." This move by Musk also follows his recent posts endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory, further heightening tensions on the platform. Elon Musk's commitment to humanitarian aid extends beyond 'X'. Last month, he revealed that his satellite network, Starlink, would provide connectivity to recognised aid organisations in Gaza. This support became crucial after communication and internet services were disrupted in the region. Starlink, developed by Musk's SpaceX, aims to provide low-cost internet access to remote areas and has plans to deploy as many as 42,000 satellites in its mega constellation. Despite the social media platform's efforts to contribute to humanitarian causes, the platform has been facing setbacks in retaining advertisers since Musk's takeover. Major companies like IBM, NBCUniversal, and its parent company Comcast halted advertising on X following reports that their ads were appearing alongside pro-Nazi content. In response, 'X' filed a lawsuit against Media Matters, the organisation that reported the issue. Advertisers have been wary of the platform due to concerns about its content and Musk's controversial posts, including those that have been criticised as tolerating antisemitic messages. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Elon Musk to donate ad revenue from 'X' to Israeli hospitals, relief work in Gaza

<p>US billionaire Elon Musk announced Tuesday (Nov 21) that his social media platform X will donate a share of its advertising and subscription revenue to hospitals both in Israel and war-torn Gaza.</p>

<p>"X Corp will be donating all revenue from advertising and subscriptions associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza," Musk wrote in a post on X.</p>

<p>The announcement comes as Israel continues to pound terror infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals where the Israeli forces say Hamas operatives have been hiding.</p>

<p>Musk in another post provided details on how the funds will be wired to the Israeli and Gazan hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We will track how funds are spent and go through the Red Cross/Crescent. Better ideas are welcome. We should care about the innocent, regardless of race, creed, religion or anything else," he wrote.</p>

<p>Musk took the decision after several big corporations including Apple, Disney and IBM pulled their ads off his X platform, accusing it of failing to contain pro-Nazi content and hate speech.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk threatens to sue watchdog</strong></p>

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<p>Similar concerns were raised after some of the ads were shown right next to the alleged ‘antisemitic’ posts on X.</p>

<p>Earlier, Musk faced allegations of himself promoting the antisemitic behaviour on X by supporting a conspiracy theory that suggests Jewish people "have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them.”</p>

<p>While quoting a post on X bearing the above message, Musk had said the user had "said the actual truth".</p>

<p>The controversy caused several advertisers including Warner Bros., Paramount Global and Comcast to temporarily stop spending on the platform.</p>

<p>The White House on Nov 17 also waded into the controversy, condemning Musk’s post and calling it an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate”.</p>

<p>"We condemn this abhorrent promotion of anti-semitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans," White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said in a statement.</p>

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US billionaire Elon Musk announced Tuesday (Nov 21) that his social media platform X will donate a share of its advertising and subscription revenue to hospitals both in Israel and war-torn Gaza.

US billionaire Elon Musk announced Tuesday (Nov 21) that his social media platform X will donate a share of its advertising and subscription revenue to hospitals both in Israel and war-torn Gaza. "X Corp will be donating all revenue from advertising and subscriptions associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza," Musk wrote in a post on X. The announcement comes as Israel continues to pound terror infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals where the Israeli forces say Hamas operatives have been hiding. Musk in another post provided details on how the funds will be wired to the Israeli and Gazan hospitals. Also read: US lawmakers accuse Elon Musk of benefiting financially from anti-Israel propaganda on X "We will track how funds are spent and go through the Red Cross/Crescent. Better ideas are welcome. We should care about the innocent, regardless of race, creed, religion or anything else," he wrote. Musk took the decision after several big corporations including Apple, Disney and IBM pulled their ads off his X platform, accusing it of failing to contain pro-Nazi content and hate speech. Watch: Elon Musk threatens to sue watchdog × Similar concerns were raised after some of the ads were shown right next to the alleged ‘antisemitic’ posts on X. Earlier, Musk faced allegations of himself promoting the antisemitic behaviour on X by supporting a conspiracy theory that suggests Jewish people "have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them.” While quoting a post on X bearing the above message, Musk had said the user had "said the actual truth". The controversy caused several advertisers including Warner Bros., Paramount Global and Comcast to temporarily stop spending on the platform. The White House on Nov 17 also waded into the controversy, condemning Musk’s post and calling it an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate”. "We condemn this abhorrent promotion of anti-semitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans," White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk says X will donate ad revenue linked to war to hospitals in Israel and Gaza

<p>US lawmakers on Tuesday (Nov 21) wrote to billionaire Elon Musk highlighting concerns on how his social media platform X appeared to be benefiting from the premium accounts that glorified violence against Israel.</p>

<p>A group of 27 lawmakers wrote a letter to Musk and X chief executive Linda Yaccarino, expressing concerns citing reports from nonprofit organizations that showcased people with X Premium accounts "glorifying barbaric acts of violence against Israelis."</p>

<p>"These reports demonstrated that X is profiting from the spread of this gruesome and harmful propaganda through account subscription fees and ad revenue," the lawmakers wrote, adding that much of the offensive content remained live despite being flagged by researchers. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawmakers further said that X earned profit from the posts both from subscription fees as well as ads displayed in replies to both Premium and regular posts.</p>

<p>"X has financially benefited from the spread of demonstrably false and misleading content as well," the lawmakers wrote.</p>

<p>They also noted that since the US had designated Hamas as a terrorist organization in 1997, it was illegal to intentionally provide material support or resources to the group.</p>

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<p>"There is no ambiguity about whether violent videos generated by the group qualify under these policies. These are videos that carry official Hamas branding and iconography," the lawmakers wrote.</p>

<h2><strong>X sues watchdog group Media Matters</strong></h2>

<p>X on Monday (Nov 20) sued nonprofit Media Matters accusing the organisation of defaming the platform after it published a report which said that ads for major brands appeared next to posts hailing Hitler and the Nazi party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The platform, according to the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court in Texas, alleges that the media non-profit is driving advertisers away by portraying X as full of antisemitic content.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-condemns-elon-musk-for-abhorrent-promotion-of-anti-semitism-659879"> </a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-condemns-elon-musk-for-abhorrent-promotion-of-anti-semitism-659879">White House condemns Elon Musk for 'abhorrent promotion' of antisemitism</a></p>

<p>X claimed that the media non-profit “manipulated” the platform by “tricking the algorithm into thinking Media Matters wanted to view both hateful content and content from large advertisers.”</p>

<p>It also alleged that the media non-profit used accounts that exclusively followed accounts for major brands or users known to produce fringe content while also “endlessly scrolling and refreshing” the feed until it found ads next to extremist posts.</p>

<p>“Media Matters knowingly and maliciously manufactured side-by-side images depicting advertisers' posts on X Corp.’s social media platform beside Neo-Nazi and white-nationalist fringe content and then portrayed these manufactured images as if they were what typical X users experience,” said the company in its lawsuit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US lawmakers on Tuesday (Nov 21) wrote to billionaire Elon Musk highlighting concerns on how his social media platform X appeared to be benefiting from the premium accounts that glorified violence against Israel.

US lawmakers on Tuesday (Nov 21) wrote to billionaire Elon Musk highlighting concerns on how his social media platform X appeared to be benefiting from the premium accounts that glorified violence against Israel. A group of 27 lawmakers wrote a letter to Musk and X chief executive Linda Yaccarino, expressing concerns citing reports from nonprofit organizations that showcased people with X Premium accounts "glorifying barbaric acts of violence against Israelis." "These reports demonstrated that X is profiting from the spread of this gruesome and harmful propaganda through account subscription fees and ad revenue," the lawmakers wrote, adding that much of the offensive content remained live despite being flagged by researchers. The lawmakers further said that X earned profit from the posts both from subscription fees as well as ads displayed in replies to both Premium and regular posts. "X has financially benefited from the spread of demonstrably false and misleading content as well," the lawmakers wrote. They also noted that since the US had designated Hamas as a terrorist organization in 1997, it was illegal to intentionally provide material support or resources to the group. Also read: North Korea makes fresh attempt to launch first spy satellite, says it was success "There is no ambiguity about whether violent videos generated by the group qualify under these policies. These are videos that carry official Hamas branding and iconography," the lawmakers wrote. X sues watchdog group Media Matters X on Monday (Nov 20) sued nonprofit Media Matters accusing the organisation of defaming the platform after it published a report which said that ads for major brands appeared next to posts hailing Hitler and the Nazi party. The platform, according to the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court in Texas, alleges that the media non-profit is driving advertisers away by portraying X as full of antisemitic content. Also read: White House condemns Elon Musk for 'abhorrent promotion' of antisemitism X claimed that the media non-profit “manipulated” the platform by “tricking the algorithm into thinking Media Matters wanted to view both hateful content and content from large advertisers.” It also alleged that the media non-profit used accounts that exclusively followed accounts for major brands or users known to produce fringe content while also “endlessly scrolling and refreshing” the feed until it found ads next to extremist posts. “Media Matters knowingly and maliciously manufactured side-by-side images depicting advertisers' posts on X Corp.’s social media platform beside Neo-Nazi and white-nationalist fringe content and then portrayed these manufactured images as if they were what typical X users experience,” said the company in its lawsuit. (With inputs from agencies)

US lawmakers accuse Elon Musk of benefiting financially from anti-Israel propaganda on X

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<p>Elon Musk's Tesla and India are closing in on an agreement that would allow the automaker to ship its electric cars to India from 2024 and set up a factory within two years, a report by the news agency Bloomberg said on Monday (Nov 21). Speaking to Bloomberg, people familiar with the developments said that an announcement could come at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in January.</p>

<p>One of the persons said the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are under consideration as they already have well-established ecosystems for electric vehicles (EV) and exports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another person said that Tesla will commit an initial minimum investment in any plant of around $2 billion, and would look to increase purchases of auto parts from India to as much as $15 billion. The automaker will also seek to make some batteries in the country to bring down costs, the person added.</p>

<h2><strong>Indian minister visits Tesla plant, hails automaker's ties with New Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>Nearly a week back, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal visited Tesla's factory in California's Fremont and hailed the automaker's ties with New Delhi. Trade Minister Goyal said that Tesla was on track to double its import of components from India.</p>

<p>In a post on X, Goyal said that he was proud to see the growing importance of auto component suppliers from India in the Tesla EV supply chain.</p>

<p>The Modi government has been pushing to increase domestic manufacturing of EVs and encourage a more rapid adoption of cleaner transport. Bloomberg reported that in India, the demand for EVs is growing among aspirational middle-class consumers, and this could be a boon for Tesla.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, the automaker doesn't import cars directly to India due to the high tariffs that are levied. Bloomberg also reported that when its first locally made cars do go on sale they could retail for as little as $20,000.</p>

<p>Elon Musk has criticised India's high import taxes and its EV policies. India, meanwhile, advised Tesla not to sell cars in the country that have been made in China.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk's Tesla and India are closing in on an agreement that would allow the automaker to ship its electric cars to India from 2024 and set up a factory within two years, a report by the news agency Bloomberg said on Monday (Nov 21).

Elon Musk's Tesla and India are closing in on an agreement that would allow the automaker to ship its electric cars to India from 2024 and set up a factory within two years, a report by the news agency Bloomberg said on Monday (Nov 21). Speaking to Bloomberg, people familiar with the developments said that an announcement could come at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in January. One of the persons said the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are under consideration as they already have well-established ecosystems for electric vehicles (EV) and exports. Another person said that Tesla will commit an initial minimum investment in any plant of around $2 billion, and would look to increase purchases of auto parts from India to as much as $15 billion. The automaker will also seek to make some batteries in the country to bring down costs, the person added. Indian minister visits Tesla plant, hails automaker's ties with New Delhi Nearly a week back, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal visited Tesla's factory in California's Fremont and hailed the automaker's ties with New Delhi. Trade Minister Goyal said that Tesla was on track to double its import of components from India. In a post on X, Goyal said that he was proud to see the growing importance of auto component suppliers from India in the Tesla EV supply chain. The Modi government has been pushing to increase domestic manufacturing of EVs and encourage a more rapid adoption of cleaner transport. Bloomberg reported that in India, the demand for EVs is growing among aspirational middle-class consumers, and this could be a boon for Tesla. Currently, the automaker doesn't import cars directly to India due to the high tariffs that are levied. Bloomberg also reported that when its first locally made cars do go on sale they could retail for as little as $20,000. Elon Musk has criticised India's high import taxes and its EV policies. India, meanwhile, advised Tesla not to sell cars in the country that have been made in China. (With inputs from agencies)

Tesla to ship cars to India from 2024, set up factory within two years: Report

<p>Elon Musk’s social media company X has sued nonprofit Media Matters accusing the organisation of defaming the platform after it published a report which said that ads for major brands appeared next to posts hailing Hitler and the Nazi party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The platform, according to the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court in Texas, alleges that the media non-profit is driving advertisers away by portraying X as full of&nbsp;antisemitic content.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden on Monday (Nov 20) announced that he is joining Threads, Meta’s social media rival to X, days after the White House blasted Musk’s “abhorrent promotion” of an&nbsp;antisemitic conspiracy theory.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk sues media nonprofit</strong></h2>

<p>In the lawsuit, X claimed that the media non-profit “manipulated” the platform by “tricking the algorithm into thinking Media Matters wanted to view both hateful content and content from large advertisers.”</p>

<p>It also alleged that the media non-profit used accounts that exclusively followed accounts for major brands or users known to produce fringe content while also “endlessly scrolling and refreshing” the feed until it found ads next to extremist posts.</p>

<p>The report misrepresented the typical experience of the user “with the intention of harming X and its business,” said X. Ads for IBM, Comcast and Oracle only appeared alongside hateful content for one viewer – Media Matters, the platform claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Media Matters knowingly and maliciously manufactured side-by-side images depicting advertisers' posts on X Corp.’s social media platform beside Neo-Nazi and white-nationalist fringe content and then portrayed these manufactured images as if they were what typical X users experience,” said the company&nbsp;in its lawsuit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>X has sought unspecified cash damages and to take down the report.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>A ‘frivolous’ lawsuit</strong></h2>

<p>President of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone called the lawsuit “frivolous” in an emailed statement, as per Reuters, and said it was “meant to bully X’s critics into silence”. However, the media watchdog “stands behind its reporting and looks forward to winning in court,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Monday (Nov 20) said that his office was opening an investigation into Media Matters and that he was “extremely troubled” by the allegations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report prompted high-profile companies, including Apple, Comcast, NBCUniversal and IBM to pause their advertising on X&nbsp;last week after it showed that their ads were displayed with pro-Nazi content.</p>

<p>Musk recently came under fire after he replied to an antisemitic&nbsp;post on the platform saying, “You have said the actual truth.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post was seen as a reference to a longtime false conspiracy theory which claims that Jewish people have a secret plan to bring illegal immigrants into the US and move demographics away from a White majority.</p>

<h2><strong>US prez ‘quits’ X</strong></h2>

<p>Biden made his debut on Threads, on Monday (Nov 20). “Folks, it’s President Biden,” he said&nbsp;in his first post&nbsp;on his 81st birthday. “You’re hearing from me today from a new platform but my message to you hasn't changed,” he added.</p>

<p>“I don’t see a dark, dismal, divided future for America. I see an America about to take off,” said the US president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The White House later confirmed that they have also launched Threads accounts for First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, her husband Douglas Emhoff and the White House itself in English and Spanish.</p>

<p>“Threads is an additional way we can communicate with the American people about this administration's historic actions to create 14 million jobs, lower prescription drug costs, and protect freedoms and more,” said a White House official, adding that the launch had been in the works for several weeks.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk’s social media company X has sued nonprofit Media Matters accusing the organisation of defaming the platform after it published a report which said that ads for major brands appeared next to posts hailing Hitler and the Nazi party.

Elon Musk’s social media company X has sued nonprofit Media Matters accusing the organisation of defaming the platform after it published a report which said that ads for major brands appeared next to posts hailing Hitler and the Nazi party. The platform, according to the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court in Texas, alleges that the media non-profit is driving advertisers away by portraying X as full of antisemitic content. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden on Monday (Nov 20) announced that he is joining Threads, Meta’s social media rival to X, days after the White House blasted Musk’s “abhorrent promotion” of an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Musk sues media nonprofit In the lawsuit, X claimed that the media non-profit “manipulated” the platform by “tricking the algorithm into thinking Media Matters wanted to view both hateful content and content from large advertisers.” It also alleged that the media non-profit used accounts that exclusively followed accounts for major brands or users known to produce fringe content while also “endlessly scrolling and refreshing” the feed until it found ads next to extremist posts. The report misrepresented the typical experience of the user “with the intention of harming X and its business,” said X. Ads for IBM, Comcast and Oracle only appeared alongside hateful content for one viewer – Media Matters, the platform claimed. “Media Matters knowingly and maliciously manufactured side-by-side images depicting advertisers' posts on X Corp.’s social media platform beside Neo-Nazi and white-nationalist fringe content and then portrayed these manufactured images as if they were what typical X users experience,” said the company in its lawsuit. X has sought unspecified cash damages and to take down the report. A ‘frivolous’ lawsuit President of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone called the lawsuit “frivolous” in an emailed statement, as per Reuters, and said it was “meant to bully X’s critics into silence”. However, the media watchdog “stands behind its reporting and looks forward to winning in court,” he added. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Monday (Nov 20) said that his office was opening an investigation into Media Matters and that he was “extremely troubled” by the allegations. The report prompted high-profile companies, including Apple, Comcast, NBCUniversal and IBM to pause their advertising on X last week after it showed that their ads were displayed with pro-Nazi content. Musk recently came under fire after he replied to an antisemitic post on the platform saying, “You have said the actual truth.” The post was seen as a reference to a longtime false conspiracy theory which claims that Jewish people have a secret plan to bring illegal immigrants into the US and move demographics away from a White majority. US prez ‘quits’ X Biden made his debut on Threads, on Monday (Nov 20). “Folks, it’s President Biden,” he said in his first post on his 81st birthday. “You’re hearing from me today from a new platform but my message to you hasn't changed,” he added. “I don’t see a dark, dismal, divided future for America. I see an America about to take off,” said the US president. The White House later confirmed that they have also launched Threads accounts for First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, her husband Douglas Emhoff and the White House itself in English and Spanish. “Threads is an additional way we can communicate with the American people about this administration's historic actions to create 14 million jobs, lower prescription drug costs, and protect freedoms and more,” said a White House official, adding that the launch had been in the works for several weeks. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk’s X sues media nonprofit after report portrays platform as full of antisemitic content

<p>Elon Musk was very active on Twitter (now X) anyway, and after he took over the social media platform, his posts (formerly tweets) are getting greater attention. Musk often pokes fun at trending issues, and in focus this time is the Sam Altman-OPenAI saga and the Microsoft bit that followed it.</p>

<p>Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI that created the hugely popular AI tool ChatGPT was fired from the company just days ago. In a public statement, OpenAI's board accused Altman of hiding information and said that it no longer had confidence in Altman's leadership of the company.</p>

<p>Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced on Monday (November 20) that Altman will join&nbsp;the company and will head an artificial intelligence division.</p>

<p>Enter Elon Musk.</p>

<p>The billionaire entrepreneur has quipped that since Altman has now joined Microsoft "...they will have to use&nbsp;Teams'</p>

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<p>Teams is a workplace communication application developed by Microsoft and though the employees can have a lighthearted workplace chat using emojis and even gifs, the communication on Teams has some semblance of being semi-official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been reported, that OpenAI board fired Altman during a meeting organised on Google Meet and not Teams, which was used at OpenAI. Musk's poke appears to suggest that if ever Microsoft fires Altman, they cannot avoid using Teams as it is in-house workplace communication app.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/explained-a-timeline-of-sam-altmans-troubled-journey-from-openai-to-microsoft-660785">Explained | Boardroom battle: Timeline of Sam Altman’s quick journey from OpenAI to Microsoft</a></strong></p>

<p>Microsoft, which has dragged former OpenAI CEO in its camp, itself owns 49 per cent of the firm. In the post, Musk has commented on, Nadella was assuring that the tech giant remains committed to its partnership with OpenAI.</p>

<p>"We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and have confidence in our product roadmap, our ability to continue to innovate with everything we announced at Microsoft Ignite, and in continuing to support our customers and partners. We look forward to getting to know Emmett Shear and OAI's new leadership team and working with them. And we’re extremely excited to share the news that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, together with colleagues, will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success," Nadella posted.</p>


Elon Musk was very active on Twitter (now X) anyway, and after he took over the social media platform, his posts (formerly tweets) are getting greater attention.

Elon Musk was very active on Twitter (now X) anyway, and after he took over the social media platform, his posts (formerly tweets) are getting greater attention. Musk often pokes fun at trending issues, and in focus this time is the Sam Altman-OPenAI saga and the Microsoft bit that followed it. Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI that created the hugely popular AI tool ChatGPT was fired from the company just days ago. In a public statement, OpenAI's board accused Altman of hiding information and said that it no longer had confidence in Altman's leadership of the company. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced on Monday (November 20) that Altman will join the company and will head an artificial intelligence division. Enter Elon Musk. The billionaire entrepreneur has quipped that since Altman has now joined Microsoft "...they will have to use Teams' Now they will have to use Teams! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 20, 2023 × Teams is a workplace communication application developed by Microsoft and though the employees can have a lighthearted workplace chat using emojis and even gifs, the communication on Teams has some semblance of being semi-official. It has been reported, that OpenAI board fired Altman during a meeting organised on Google Meet and not Teams, which was used at OpenAI. Musk's poke appears to suggest that if ever Microsoft fires Altman, they cannot avoid using Teams as it is in-house workplace communication app. Also Read: Explained | Boardroom battle: Timeline of Sam Altman’s quick journey from OpenAI to Microsoft Microsoft, which has dragged former OpenAI CEO in its camp, itself owns 49 per cent of the firm. In the post, Musk has commented on, Nadella was assuring that the tech giant remains committed to its partnership with OpenAI. "We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and have confidence in our product roadmap, our ability to continue to innovate with everything we announced at Microsoft Ignite, and in continuing to support our customers and partners. We look forward to getting to know Emmett Shear and OAI's new leadership team and working with them. And we’re extremely excited to share the news that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, together with colleagues, will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success," Nadella posted.

Elon Musk takes a dig after Satya Nadella announces Altman is joining Microsoft

<p>Just days after X owner Elon Musk agreed to post brandishing a "hideous" antisemitic conspiracy theory on the platform, several major advertisers have paused their ads on the site.</p>

<p>This includes Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast.</p>

<h2><strong>A pause in revenue?</strong></h2>

<p>Musk's endorsement of the post may leave some impact on X's (formerly Twitter) revenue. On Wednesday (Nov 8), the X owner said that the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth."</p>

<p>This was labelled "hideous," and an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate" by the White House.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/no-use-of-decolonisation-from-the-river-to-the-sea-on-x-musk-warns-of-suspension-for-calls-of-genocide-659959">No use of 'decolonisation', 'from the river to the sea’ on X. Musk warns of suspension for calls of genocide</a></strong></p>

<p>Due to Musk's enthusiastic agreement with the antisemitic post, several major X advertisers have announced that they will pause their advertisements on the social media site.</p>

<p>As per an Axios report, Apple said it will pause "all advertising on X".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Media Matters reports that the iPhone maker's ad ran beside tweets praising Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Not just Apple, ads for brands like Bravo, Oracle, Xfinity, and IBM were also seen beside such posts.</p>

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<p>IBM has also suspended advertising on X. In a statement to the Financial Times, the tech company said that it has "suspended all advertising on X while we investigate this entirely unacceptable situation."</p>

<p>Furthermore, as per The Guardian citing media reports, Warner Bros, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Disney and Comcast/NBCUniversal have also taken similar steps.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-upheaval-mira-murati-the-interim-ceo-says-honoured-all-you-need-to-know-about-her-659977">OpenAI upheaval: Mira Murati the interim CEO says 'honoured'. All you need to know about her</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Troubles mount for Musk</strong></h2>

<p>As Musk faces a serious dip in X's advertising revenues, on Thursday, a US Federal Judge ruled that he cannot intervene in the dispute between him and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission).</p>

<p>US Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixon rejected X's attempt to invalidate a longstanding privacy settlement with the FTC. CNN reports that he said that the District Court for the Northern District of California lacks the authority to grant X's request.</p>

<p>This means the Tesla CEO may be forced to cooperate with federal investigators looking into X's business decisions, which the regulator allege may have jeopardised user security and privacy.</p>

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Just days after X owner Elon Musk agreed to post brandishing a "hideous" antisemitic conspiracy theory on the platform, several major advertisers have paused their ads on the site.

Just days after X owner Elon Musk agreed to post brandishing a "hideous" antisemitic conspiracy theory on the platform, several major advertisers have paused their ads on the site. This includes Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast. A pause in revenue? Musk's endorsement of the post may leave some impact on X's (formerly Twitter) revenue. On Wednesday (Nov 8), the X owner said that the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth." This was labelled "hideous," and an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate" by the White House. Also read | No use of 'decolonisation', 'from the river to the sea’ on X. Musk warns of suspension for calls of genocide Due to Musk's enthusiastic agreement with the antisemitic post, several major X advertisers have announced that they will pause their advertisements on the social media site. As per an Axios report, Apple said it will pause "all advertising on X". Media Matters reports that the iPhone maker's ad ran beside tweets praising Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Not just Apple, ads for brands like Bravo, Oracle, Xfinity, and IBM were also seen beside such posts. IBM has also suspended advertising on X. In a statement to the Financial Times, the tech company said that it has "suspended all advertising on X while we investigate this entirely unacceptable situation." Furthermore, as per The Guardian citing media reports, Warner Bros, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Disney and Comcast/NBCUniversal have also taken similar steps. Also read | OpenAI upheaval: Mira Murati the interim CEO says 'honoured'. All you need to know about her Troubles mount for Musk As Musk faces a serious dip in X's advertising revenues, on Thursday, a US Federal Judge ruled that he cannot intervene in the dispute between him and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). US Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixon rejected X's attempt to invalidate a longstanding privacy settlement with the FTC. CNN reports that he said that the District Court for the Northern District of California lacks the authority to grant X's request. This means the Tesla CEO may be forced to cooperate with federal investigators looking into X's business decisions, which the regulator allege may have jeopardised user security and privacy. (With inputs from agencies)

Commercials run beside X post praising Hitler: Apple, Disney, other majors pause ads

<p>X owner Elon Musk said the accounts of users who post terms like “decolonisation”, “from the river to the sea” and other “similar euphemisms” which “necessarily imply genocide” will get suspended from the social media platform.<br />
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“Clear calls for extreme violence are against our terms of service and will result in suspension,” wrote the billionaire.</p>

<p>“Anyone calling for a genocide of any people will be suspended,” he said, while replying to a user who said, “So many influential accounts here support Hamas’ massacre. Will you suspend them?”</p>

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<p>In his post shared on Friday (Nov 17), Musk re-shared a post which was uploaded two days ago and stated, “Yes, ‘decolonisation’ necessarily implies a Jewish genocide, thus it is unacceptable to any reasonable person.”</p>

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<p>This post was shared in response to a user who stated that “‘decolonisation’ is the woke version of jihad, and it should be viewed and treated that way.”</p>

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<p>The posts were shared two days after Musk was slammed for endorsement of an antisemitic post on X in which Jewish people were accused of spreading hatred against white people.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-condemns-elon-musk-for-abhorrent-promotion-of-anti-semitism-659879">White House condemns Elon Musk for 'abhorrent promotion' of antisemitism</a></p>

<p>“You have said the actual truth,” stated Musk, while posting from his personal account on X.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk argues over the 'actual truth'</strong></h2>

<p>The comment was made by Musk when a user shared a video which was part of a campaign against antisemitism, in which a father was seen reprimanding his son for his antisemitic remarks on the internet.<br />
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“Jewish communities [sic] have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them,” said another user, while responding to the post.<br />
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“I’m deeply disinterested in giving the tiniest shit now about western Jewish populations coming to the disturbing realisation that those hordes of minorities that support flooding their country don’t exactly like them too much,” the user added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk faces backlash for endorsing antisemitic conspiracy</strong></p>

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<p>Responding to the whole conversation, Musk said that it was “the actual truth”.<br />
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In the follow-up posts, the owner of X wrote that he doesn’t believe that “all Jewish communities” hate white people, however, added that the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) “unjustly attacks the majority of the West, despite the majority of the West supporting the Jewish people and Israel. This is because they cannot, by their own tenets, criticize the minority groups who are their primary threat.”<br />
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“I am deeply offended by ADL’s messaging and any other groups who push de facto anti-white racism or anti-Asian racism or racism of any kind. I’m sick of it. Stop now,” he stated.</p>

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X owner Elon Musk said the accounts of users who post terms like “decolonisation”, “from the river to the sea” and other “similar euphemisms” which “necessarily imply genocide” will get suspended from the social media platform.

X owner Elon Musk said the accounts of users who post terms like “decolonisation”, “from the river to the sea” and other “similar euphemisms” which “necessarily imply genocide” will get suspended from the social media platform. “Clear calls for extreme violence are against our terms of service and will result in suspension,” wrote the billionaire. “Anyone calling for a genocide of any people will be suspended,” he said, while replying to a user who said, “So many influential accounts here support Hamas’ massacre. Will you suspend them?” As I said earlier this week, “decolonization”, “from the river to the sea” and similar euphemisms necessarily imply genocide. Clear calls for extreme violence are against our terms of service and will result in suspension. https://t.co/1fCFo5Lezb — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 17, 2023 × In his post shared on Friday (Nov 17), Musk re-shared a post which was uploaded two days ago and stated, “Yes, ‘decolonisation’ necessarily implies a Jewish genocide, thus it is unacceptable to any reasonable person.” Yes, “decolonization” necessarily implies a Jewish genocide, thus it is unacceptable to any reasonable person — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 15, 2023 × This post was shared in response to a user who stated that “‘decolonisation’ is the woke version of jihad, and it should be viewed and treated that way.” At risk of stating the obvious, anyone advocating the genocide of *any* group will be suspended from this platform — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 17, 2023 × The posts were shared two days after Musk was slammed for endorsement of an antisemitic post on X in which Jewish people were accused of spreading hatred against white people. Also read: White House condemns Elon Musk for 'abhorrent promotion' of antisemitism “You have said the actual truth,” stated Musk, while posting from his personal account on X. Musk argues over the 'actual truth' The comment was made by Musk when a user shared a video which was part of a campaign against antisemitism, in which a father was seen reprimanding his son for his antisemitic remarks on the internet. “Jewish communities [sic] have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them,” said another user, while responding to the post. “I’m deeply disinterested in giving the tiniest shit now about western Jewish populations coming to the disturbing realisation that those hordes of minorities that support flooding their country don’t exactly like them too much,” the user added. Watch: Elon Musk faces backlash for endorsing antisemitic conspiracy Responding to the whole conversation, Musk said that it was “the actual truth”. In the follow-up posts, the owner of X wrote that he doesn’t believe that “all Jewish communities” hate white people, however, added that the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) “unjustly attacks the majority of the West, despite the majority of the West supporting the Jewish people and Israel. This is because they cannot, by their own tenets, criticize the minority groups who are their primary threat.” “I am deeply offended by ADL’s messaging and any other groups who push de facto anti-white racism or anti-Asian racism or racism of any kind. I’m sick of it. Stop now,” he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

X users making genocide calls, even through euphemisms, will be suspended, warns Musk

Billionaire Elon Musk is all set to sue media watchdog 'Media Matters' after it accused 'x' of promoting anti-Semitic content. Musk, instead, has blasted the watchdog for its 'fraudulent attack on X'.

Elon Musk threatens to sue watchdog

<p>SpaceX lost communication with its Starship rocket minutes after it entered space, for the first time, during its second launch attempt. As per reports, the mission is presumed to have failed.&nbsp;“We have lost the data from the second stage… we think we may have lost the second stage,” SpaceX’s livestream host John Insprucker reportedly said.</p>

<p>The booster, which was supposed to have water landing exploded. SpaceX said the booster saw a "rapid unscheduled disassembly shortly after stage separation."&nbsp;</p>

<p>SpaceX founder Elon Musk made another attempt to launch the groundbreaking rocket, Starship, after the April setback.&nbsp;The rocket's initial flight in April garnered attention for all the wrong reasons, as it lost control and exploded just four minutes after takeoff in Texas.</p>

<p>Engineers at Musk's SpaceX implemented modifications to enhance Starship's reliability. The much-anticipated lift-off took place from Boca Chica, a coastal town, within a 20-minute window starting at 13:00 GMT.</p>

<p>The mission objective is consistent with the previous failed attempt made by Starship in April this year. Should the launch go according to the plan, the spacecraft is poised to complete nearly a full revolution around the Earth.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-without-oxygen-this-is-when-our-planet-will-lose-an-oxygen-rich-atmosphere-660107">Earth without oxygen? This is when our planet will lose an oxygen-rich atmosphere</a></p>

<p>The purpose of the mission is to send the top part of the two-stage vehicle, known as the Ship, around the Earth.</p>

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<p>Starship, a cutting-edge two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle, and spacecraft, stands as the tallest and most powerful. The primary goal behind Starship's design is full reusability, with both stages intended to be recovered and reused.</p>

<p>The uncrewed craft is expected to make an ocean splashdown near Kauai, one of the Hawaiian islands.</p>

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<p>Success with Starship could mark a revolutionary breakthrough, media reports said adding that this achievement would align with Musk's ambitious goal of establishing a human settlement on Mars by facilitating more efficient transport of people and supplies.</p>

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<p>Musk's vision is a fully reusable rocket capable of placing over a hundred tonnes into orbit in a single launch, dramatically reducing the cost of space activities. As per a post by SpaceX on the X social media platform, Starship was fully loaded with more than 4500 metric tonnes (10 million pounds) of propellant.&nbsp;</p>

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SpaceX lost communication with its Starship rocket minutes after it entered space, for the first time, during its second launch attempt. As per reports, the mission is presumed to have failed.

SpaceX lost communication with its Starship rocket minutes after it entered space, for the first time, during its second launch attempt. As per reports, the mission is presumed to have failed. “We have lost the data from the second stage… we think we may have lost the second stage,” SpaceX’s livestream host John Insprucker reportedly said. The booster, which was supposed to have water landing exploded. SpaceX said the booster saw a "rapid unscheduled disassembly shortly after stage separation." SpaceX founder Elon Musk made another attempt to launch the groundbreaking rocket, Starship, after the April setback. The rocket's initial flight in April garnered attention for all the wrong reasons, as it lost control and exploded just four minutes after takeoff in Texas. Engineers at Musk's SpaceX implemented modifications to enhance Starship's reliability. The much-anticipated lift-off took place from Boca Chica, a coastal town, within a 20-minute window starting at 13:00 GMT. The mission objective is consistent with the previous failed attempt made by Starship in April this year. Should the launch go according to the plan, the spacecraft is poised to complete nearly a full revolution around the Earth. Also Read | Earth without oxygen? This is when our planet will lose an oxygen-rich atmosphere The purpose of the mission is to send the top part of the two-stage vehicle, known as the Ship, around the Earth. Liftoff of Starship! pic.twitter.com/qXnGXXZP5k — SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 18, 2023 × Starship, a cutting-edge two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle, and spacecraft, stands as the tallest and most powerful. The primary goal behind Starship's design is full reusability, with both stages intended to be recovered and reused. The uncrewed craft is expected to make an ocean splashdown near Kauai, one of the Hawaiian islands. Also Read | Mars vanishes in rare celestial event, will come back after 2 weeks Success with Starship could mark a revolutionary breakthrough, media reports said adding that this achievement would align with Musk's ambitious goal of establishing a human settlement on Mars by facilitating more efficient transport of people and supplies. Watch | Pak arming Israel as pro-Palestinian rallies take place in country? × Musk's vision is a fully reusable rocket capable of placing over a hundred tonnes into orbit in a single launch, dramatically reducing the cost of space activities. As per a post by SpaceX on the X social media platform, Starship was fully loaded with more than 4500 metric tonnes (10 million pounds) of propellant. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday (Nov 18) threatened to sue media watchdog Media Matters and others who attacked X, following moves by several large American companies to halt advertising on the social media giant after being promoted alongside antisemitic content. In a statement posted on X, Musk said without naming any companies, "The split-second court opens on Monday, X Corp will be filing a thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters and all those who colluded in this fraudulent attack on our company."</p>

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<p>He further said that "to manipulate public and advertisers, Media Matters created an alternate account and curated the posts and advertising appearing on the account's timeline to misinform advertisers about the placement of their posts. These contrived experiences could be applied to any platform."</p>

<h2><strong>Companies pause advertising on X following Musk backing antisemitic post</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday, Media Matters added Apple, Disney, Comcast, Lionsgate Entertainment, and Paramount Global to its list of companies pausing advertising on X. The halts came after Musk on Wednesday endorsed an antisemitic post on X that falsely claimed members of the Jewish community were stoking hatred against white people. This endorsement came amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The split second court opens on Monday, X Corp will be filing a thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters and ALL those who colluded in this fraudulent attack on our company <a href="https://t.co/55vl7PspaQ">pic.twitter.com/55vl7PspaQ</a></p>
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<p>On Thursday, IBM announced it stopped advertising on X due to a report its ads were shown next to pro-Nazi posts at X.</p>

<h2><strong>Paying subscribers at X big spreaders of misinformation about Israel-Hamas war</strong></h2>

<p>Musk's backing of the antisemitic post drew sharp condemnation including from the White House. Referring to Musk's post, White House spokesman Andrew Bates said it was "unacceptable" to repeat such a "hideous lie."</p>

<p>"We condemn this abhorrent promotion of anti-Semitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans," Bates said.</p>

<p>In a recent study, disinformation monitoring group NewsGuard found that paying subscribers at X were the big spreaders of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"During all of this Musk-induced chaos, corporate advertisements have also been appearing on pro-Hitler, Holocaust denial, white nationalist, pro-violence, and neo-Nazi accounts," Media Matters said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The terms ‘thermonuclear’ lawsuits and verdicts are used in instances where the damages awarded by the jury against corporations are huge, often in excess of $100 million.<br />
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Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday (Nov 18) threatened to sue media watchdog Media Matters and others who attacked X, following moves by several large American companies to halt advertising on the social media giant after being promoted alongside antisemitic content.

Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday (Nov 18) threatened to sue media watchdog Media Matters and others who attacked X, following moves by several large American companies to halt advertising on the social media giant after being promoted alongside antisemitic content. In a statement posted on X, Musk said without naming any companies, "The split-second court opens on Monday, X Corp will be filing a thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters and all those who colluded in this fraudulent attack on our company." Also read: No use of 'decolonisation', 'from the river to the sea’ on X. Musk warns of suspension over calls of genocide He further said that "to manipulate public and advertisers, Media Matters created an alternate account and curated the posts and advertising appearing on the account's timeline to misinform advertisers about the placement of their posts. These contrived experiences could be applied to any platform." Companies pause advertising on X following Musk backing antisemitic post On Friday, Media Matters added Apple, Disney, Comcast, Lionsgate Entertainment, and Paramount Global to its list of companies pausing advertising on X. The halts came after Musk on Wednesday endorsed an antisemitic post on X that falsely claimed members of the Jewish community were stoking hatred against white people. This endorsement came amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The split second court opens on Monday, X Corp will be filing a thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters and ALL those who colluded in this fraudulent attack on our company pic.twitter.com/55vl7PspaQ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 18, 2023 × On Thursday, IBM announced it stopped advertising on X due to a report its ads were shown next to pro-Nazi posts at X. Paying subscribers at X big spreaders of misinformation about Israel-Hamas war Musk's backing of the antisemitic post drew sharp condemnation including from the White House. Referring to Musk's post, White House spokesman Andrew Bates said it was "unacceptable" to repeat such a "hideous lie." "We condemn this abhorrent promotion of anti-Semitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans," Bates said. In a recent study, disinformation monitoring group NewsGuard found that paying subscribers at X were the big spreaders of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war. "During all of this Musk-induced chaos, corporate advertisements have also been appearing on pro-Hitler, Holocaust denial, white nationalist, pro-violence, and neo-Nazi accounts," Media Matters said. The terms ‘thermonuclear’ lawsuits and verdicts are used in instances where the damages awarded by the jury against corporations are huge, often in excess of $100 million. (With inputs from agencies)

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The White House has condemned the owner of social media platform X Elon Musk for the abhorrent promotion of anti-Semitism. The White House was reacting to a post by Musk in which he replied to an antisemitic post on X.

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<p>The White House condemned billionaire Elon Musk on Friday (Nov 17) over the "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism.</p>

<p>White House spokesman Andrew Bates, referring to a post by Tesla CEO on his social media platform X, where Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory, said that it was "unacceptable" to repeat such a "hideous lie."</p>

<p>"We condemn this abhorrent promotion of anti-semitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans," Bates said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We all have a responsibility to bring people together against hate, and an obligation to speak out against anyone who attacks the dignity of their fellow Americans and compromises the safety of our communities," he added.</p>

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<p>Musk had reacted to an antisemitic post on X saying, "You have said the actual truth".</p>

<p>The original post has been perceived by the White House and the US media as a reference to a longtime conspiracy theory among White supremacists which says that the Jews have this top-secret plan of bringing in illegal immigrants in order to weaken the white majority.</p>

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<p>It is pertinent to note that this idea was endorsed by the assailant who opened fire at a synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018 and claimed the lives of at least 11 people.</p>

<p>"It is unacceptable to repeat the hideous lie behind the most fatal act of antisemitism in American history at any time, let alone one month after the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust," Bates said, referring to the October 7 assault by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel.</p>

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The White House condemned billionaire Elon Musk on Friday (Nov 17) over the "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism. White House spokesman Andrew Bates, referring to a post by Tesla CEO on his social media platform X, where Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory, said that it was "unacceptable" to repeat such a "hideous lie.

The White House condemned billionaire Elon Musk on Friday (Nov 17) over the "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism. White House spokesman Andrew Bates, referring to a post by Tesla CEO on his social media platform X, where Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory, said that it was "unacceptable" to repeat such a "hideous lie." "We condemn this abhorrent promotion of anti-semitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans," Bates said. "We all have a responsibility to bring people together against hate, and an obligation to speak out against anyone who attacks the dignity of their fellow Americans and compromises the safety of our communities," he added. Also read: Moldovan President's dog bites visiting Austrian President on the hand, overturns protocol Musk had reacted to an antisemitic post on X saying, "You have said the actual truth". The original post has been perceived by the White House and the US media as a reference to a longtime conspiracy theory among White supremacists which says that the Jews have this top-secret plan of bringing in illegal immigrants in order to weaken the white majority. Also read: PM Modi cautions against misuse of AI, cites his morphed Garba video It is pertinent to note that this idea was endorsed by the assailant who opened fire at a synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018 and claimed the lives of at least 11 people. "It is unacceptable to repeat the hideous lie behind the most fatal act of antisemitism in American history at any time, let alone one month after the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust," Bates said, referring to the October 7 assault by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

White House condemns Elon Musk for 'abhorrent promotion' of antisemitism

Elon Musk is facing backlash from some Jewish leaders and at least one advertiser after he embraced an antisemitic conspiracy theory on social media.

Elon Musk faces backlash from some Jewish leaders

Billionaire Elon Musk has denied a report that his rocket company SpaceX was discussing an initial public offering for its satellite internet business, Starlink, as soon as 2024. Musk called the Bloomberg report "false". The news report stated that SpaceX had been moving Starlink's assets to a wholly owned unit that would ultimately be spun off.

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<p>Tech mogul Elon Musk dismissed recent speculations about SpaceX contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) for its satellite internet division, Starlink, by 2024. Responding to a Bloomberg News report shared on social media, Musk labelled the information as "false." The report had suggested that SpaceX was in discussions to spin off Starlink by transferring its assets to a wholly owned unit. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk has consistently expressed his intention to take Starlink public when the company achieves a stable and predictable trajectory in revenue growth and cash flow. Despite ongoing rumours, Musk clarified that the proposed IPO timeline was inaccurate. &nbsp;</p>

<p>SpaceX, valued at approximately $150 billion, stands as a pioneering force in space exploration, becoming the first private company to successfully send humans into orbit. The company's groundbreaking achievements, particularly in the development of reusable rockets, have set new industry standards and posed challenges for competitors like Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Starlink, a vital component of SpaceX's portfolio, has emerged as the world's largest satellite operator, contributing significantly to the company's overall value. &nbsp;</p>

<p>While the IPO plans for Starlink might not materialise as early as 2024, analysts like Justus Parmar, Founder and CEO of venture capital firm Fortuna Investments, anticipate that Musk may consider taking Starlink public in 2025 or 2026. Parmar emphasised that Musk is likely waiting for a level of stability and predictability in Starlink's revenue before making such a strategic move. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The potential IPO, when executed, is anticipated to have a profound impact on the space industry, acting as a catalyst for various space-related endeavours. Musk has previously indicated that Starlink achieved cash-flow breakeven earlier this month, showcasing the financial viability of the satellite internet venture. &nbsp;</p>

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Tech mogul Elon Musk dismissed recent speculations about SpaceX contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) for its satellite internet division, Starlink, by 2024.

Tech mogul Elon Musk dismissed recent speculations about SpaceX contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) for its satellite internet division, Starlink, by 2024. Responding to a Bloomberg News report shared on social media, Musk labelled the information as "false." The report had suggested that SpaceX was in discussions to spin off Starlink by transferring its assets to a wholly owned unit. Musk has consistently expressed his intention to take Starlink public when the company achieves a stable and predictable trajectory in revenue growth and cash flow. Despite ongoing rumours, Musk clarified that the proposed IPO timeline was inaccurate. SpaceX, valued at approximately $150 billion, stands as a pioneering force in space exploration, becoming the first private company to successfully send humans into orbit. The company's groundbreaking achievements, particularly in the development of reusable rockets, have set new industry standards and posed challenges for competitors like Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Starlink, a vital component of SpaceX's portfolio, has emerged as the world's largest satellite operator, contributing significantly to the company's overall value. While the IPO plans for Starlink might not materialise as early as 2024, analysts like Justus Parmar, Founder and CEO of venture capital firm Fortuna Investments, anticipate that Musk may consider taking Starlink public in 2025 or 2026. Parmar emphasised that Musk is likely waiting for a level of stability and predictability in Starlink's revenue before making such a strategic move. The potential IPO, when executed, is anticipated to have a profound impact on the space industry, acting as a catalyst for various space-related endeavours. Musk has previously indicated that Starlink achieved cash-flow breakeven earlier this month, showcasing the financial viability of the satellite internet venture. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk was seen backing an antisemitic post on X social media platform owned by the billionaire, the latest among a slew of similar controversies that erupted earlier.</p>

<p>A video, where a father can be seen scolding his son on X for spitting hatred against Jewish people, was captioned, “To the cowards hiding behind the anonymity of the internet and posting 'Hitler was right'."&nbsp;“You got something you want to say? Why don't you say it to our faces," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A user by the X handle name @breakingbaht launched a scathing attack on the video content in a post where he wrote, "Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them".</p>

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<p>"You want truth said to your face, there it is," the user added.</p>

<p>Supporting this post by @breakingbaht, Musk wrote, "You have said the actual truth".</p>

<p>Musk has been facing significant condemnation for not addressing the hatred spread on X. He reportedly remained silent when a post by a Pakistani senator showered appreciation for Hitler for killing Jews.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Netanyahu&nbsp;urges Musk to act&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In mid-September, even the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&nbsp;urged Musk to act against alleged antisemitism on the X social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I know your commitment to free speech. But I also know your opposition to anti-Semitism. You’ve spoken about it, tweeted about it," Netanyahu said during an in-person meeting at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is worth noting that Musk is often targeted by Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a New York-based global Jewish non-governmental organisation advocating to fight against antisemitism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday (Nov 16), Musk in his post defended the West and wrote, "The ADL unjustly attacks the majority of the West, despite the majority of the West supporting the Jewish people and Israel. This is because they cannot, by their own tenets, criticize the minority groups who are their primary threat. It is not right and needs to stop."&nbsp;</p>

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk was seen backing an antisemitic post on X social media platform owned by the billionaire, the latest among a slew of similar controversies that erupted earlier.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was seen backing an antisemitic post on X social media platform owned by the billionaire, the latest among a slew of similar controversies that erupted earlier. A video, where a father can be seen scolding his son on X for spitting hatred against Jewish people, was captioned, “To the cowards hiding behind the anonymity of the internet and posting 'Hitler was right'." “You got something you want to say? Why don't you say it to our faces," it added. To the cowards hiding behind the anonymity of the internet and posting "Hitler was right": You got something you want to say? Why dont you say it to our faces… pic.twitter.com/WGkwTrXyTF — Charles Weber (@CWBOCA) November 15, 2023 × A user by the X handle name @breakingbaht launched a scathing attack on the video content in a post where he wrote, "Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them". Also Read | China: At least 26 people killed, dozens injured after fire in coal mining firm's office "You want truth said to your face, there it is," the user added. Supporting this post by @breakingbaht, Musk wrote, "You have said the actual truth". Musk has been facing significant condemnation for not addressing the hatred spread on X. He reportedly remained silent when a post by a Pakistani senator showered appreciation for Hitler for killing Jews. Also Read | UK Labour Party lose big in Gaza's humanitarian pause Vs ceasefire bout Netanyahu urges Musk to act In mid-September, even the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Musk to act against alleged antisemitism on the X social media platform. “I know your commitment to free speech. But I also know your opposition to anti-Semitism. You’ve spoken about it, tweeted about it," Netanyahu said during an in-person meeting at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California. Watch | UK: Starmer faces major rebellion over Gaza stance × It is worth noting that Musk is often targeted by Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a New York-based global Jewish non-governmental organisation advocating to fight against antisemitism. On Thursday (Nov 16), Musk in his post defended the West and wrote, "The ADL unjustly attacks the majority of the West, despite the majority of the West supporting the Jewish people and Israel. This is because they cannot, by their own tenets, criticize the minority groups who are their primary threat. It is not right and needs to stop." (With inputs from agencies)

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