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Brazilians Flock to Bluesy After Court Bans Elon Musk's X
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Elon Musk’s Feud With Brazilian Judge Is About National Sovereignty, Freedom of Speech, and the Rule of Law
Brazil’s attempt to strike a balance between free speech and regulation of online platforms has become politicized, writes Digital Technology for Democracy Lab's Yasmin Curzi de Mendonça.
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With Musk’s X Banned in Brazil, Its Users Carve out New Digital Homes
Weak performance belies X's importance as a gathering place for journalists, politicians, academics, and celebrities whose interactions resounded far beyond, according to the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab's David Nemer.
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Elon Musk Uses X To Push His Own Story About the Platform's Suspension in Brazil
“[Brazil's] laws pertaining to free speech are different from the First Amendment in this country,” said the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab's David Nemer. “In Brazil, hate speech is not protected.”
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