Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit Against Firm that Monitors Hate Speech
The billionaire seems to be morphing into a cartoon villain.
July 31, 2023
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It Gets Better Steps Back From Twitter/X Over Hate Speech Concerns
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Upon Appeal, Antigay Activist Enters Canada
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