Elon Musk's social media platform X complies with Indian gov't orders to block certain posts/accounts during farmer protests, while maintaining freedom of expression.

Elon Musk's social media platform X has complied with the Indian government's orders to block certain posts and accounts, despite disagreement with these actions. The platform will withhold these accounts and posts in India only, maintaining the right to freedom of expression. The government has instructed various social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, to block accounts or posts during farmer protests. The use of legal exemptions by the Indian government has raised concerns regarding the reliability of India's regulatory environment in the tech sector on a global scale.

February 22, 2024
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