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Elon Musk vs. Brazil's Supreme Court
The Legal and Political Implications of Regulating Fake News
Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, was blocked in Brazil on Aug. 30 due to a dispute between Musk and the Brazilian Supreme Court Justice over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation. Organized by the Center for Brazilian Studies.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
12:00 PM (Pacific Time)Webinar
A recent showdown between Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes led to X (formerly known as Twitter) being blocked in Brazil for more than a month. The feud highlights vital questions about the appropriate balance between protecting freedom of speech and combatting disinformation.
Speaker:
David Nemer, Department of Media Studies, University of Virginia
Sponsor(s): Center for Brazilian Studies, Latin American Institute