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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased (apnews.com)

submitted 1 year ago by CantSt0pPoppin@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Twitter is threatening legal action against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a nonprofit that researches hate speech and content moderation on social media platforms.

The letter from Twitter's lawyers alleges that CCDH's research publications are intended to 'harm Twitter's business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims.'

This is a pretty bold move from Twitter, especially considering that CCDH is a well-respected organization that has been doing this kind of research for years. And it's especially ironic coming from Elon Musk, who has said that he's a 'free speech absolutist.'

But Musk has also shown that he's sensitive to criticism, so it's not surprising that he's taking this kind of action against CCDH

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[–] Red_October@lemmy.world 114 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Elon used to love saying he was a Free Speech Absolutist, but once again that only extends to speech he likes.

[–] 1984@lemmy.today 34 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The man will say absolutely anything.

[–] MargotRobbie@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Except things that are actually funny.

[–] enteroninternet@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

He likes any speech as long as it makes him money.

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 23 points 1 year ago

It's our fault honestly. We kept hearing "free speech" but he's been saying "fee speech" this whole time!