Elon Musk Says EU Offered X a Secret Deal to Censor Speech: Explosive Claims

Elon Musk is alleging that the European Union offered X (formerly Twitter) a secret deal to censor speech in exchange for avoiding fines. The accusations, made public on X, have sparked intense debate about free speech, tech regulation, and the power of the European Commission.

Musk\'s Accusations: An "Illegal Secret Deal"

In a post to the platform, Musk claimed that EU tech regulators, specifically the European Commission, offered X “an illegal secret deal”: if the platform would agree to secretly censoring online speech, then they would not fine them. The claim centers around the period leading up to the European elections.

In response to the accusations, Musk said, “The European Commission offered X an illegal secret deal: if we quietly censored speech without telling anyone, they would not fine us." The details of the alleged deal remain murky, but Musk\'s strong wording indicates a significant clash with EU authorities.

EU Responds to Musk\'s Claims

As of yet, the European Union has not directly responded to Musk’s specific claims of an "illegal secret deal." However, EU officials have consistently stated their commitment to regulating online content and combating disinformation, particularly in the lead-up to elections.

Potential Implications

This allegation, if proven, could have far-reaching implications for the EU\'s relationship with tech companies and its approach to content moderation. It also raises questions about the balance between regulating online speech and protecting freedom of expression.

Is This the "Other Elon Musk"?

While the "other Elon Musk" is not involved, this controversy is generating significant buzz and challenging the existing framework for tech regulation in Europe.

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