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X Gets a Brazilian Ax + Founder Mode + Listeners Respond on School Phone Bans

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Navigating the Crossroads of Free Speech and Compliance

Elon Musk's approach to operating X raises critical questions about prioritizing free speech versus adhering to national laws. Musk appears to be pursuing political capital, especially with right-wing factions globally, potentially at the expense of X's business health. His commitment to free speech is challenged by legal compliance; while he complied with stringent social media laws in India, he chose to exit Brazil rather than enforce compliance when faced with a legal threat to an employee. This reflects a complex balancing act between personal ideology and business imperatives.

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