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Brazil Bans X, Displacing Millions of Users

Elon Musk's refusal to comply with Brazilian court orders has led to a nationwide ban of the platform, impacting millions and sparking debates on free speech and regulation.

  • Brazil's Supreme Court banned X for not complying with legal requirements to remove disinformation accounts.
  • The ban affects over 20 million users, many of whom played a significant role in X's fan culture.
  • Elon Musk criticized the ban and the judge, calling him an 'evil dictator' and sharing controversial memes.
  • Many Brazilian users have migrated to alternative platforms like Bluesky, though it lacks some features of X.
  • The incident highlights the ongoing global tension between tech companies and government regulations.
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