JOURNAL ARTICLE

Elon Musk's X Corp Is Suing an Anti-Hate-Speech Group. Here's What They Have to Say.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shah, Simmone 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X Corp, formerly Twitter, against the advocacy group Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), accusing it of unlawfully accessing company data and conducting a campaign that allegedly harmed advertising revenue. X Corp claims that CCDH's research led to significant financial losses by causing advertisers to withdraw or pause their campaigns. CCDH plans to contest the lawsuit, arguing that it poses a threat to independent research and accountability in digital spaces. The article highlights concerns from various stakeholders, including Congressional representatives, about the implications of the lawsuit for free speech and the ability of researchers to report on social media platforms without fear of legal repercussions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/08, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:169802100
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