Musk, Media, and Free Speech

This chapter explores Elon Musk's unique role in social media ownership amidst political events like Pavel Durov's arrest and contrasts it with the pressures faced by other billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg. It delves into the complexities of censorship, economic strategies on social media, and the implications of tech leaders' decisions on free speech and democracy. The discussion culminates in the examination of regulatory challenges, such as the EU Digital Services Act, and its potential impact on platforms like Twitter amid rising censorship concerns.

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