Elon Musk calls Australian government "fascists" over proposed online misinformation laws.

Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), labeled the Australian government "fascists" in response to proposed laws targeting misinformation online. These laws could impose fines of up to 5% of annual turnover on social media companies that fail to address false information. The legislation aims to empower a communications watchdog to regulate content and enforce industry standards, amid Musk's ongoing conflicts with Australian authorities over free speech issues.

September 12, 2024
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