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FTC launches probe of liberal watchdog Media Matters over Elon Musk’s X boycott claims
The Federal Trade Commission has demanded documents from Media Matters about possible coordination with other media watchdogs accused by Elon Musk of helping orchestrate advertiser boycotts of X, according to a document seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Elon Musk's X Sparks FTC Probe Into Media Watchdog Group
The Federal Trade Commission has opened a civil investigation into Media Matters for America, according to Benzinga. The probe focuses on potential coordination with other watchdog groups to orchestrate advertiser boycotts against Elon Musk’s platform X.
FTC probes Media Matters’ exchanges with ad groups, stoking fears of retribution
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sent Media Matters for America a letter demanding communications between the progressive media watchdog and advertisers.
FTC launches probe of far-left group Media Matters over allegations of advertiser collusion against Musk's X
The New York Times reported that the Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into Media Matters over alleged collusion with advertisers against Elon Musk's X.
Exclusive-FTC Probes Media Matters Over Musk's X Boycott Claims, Document Shows
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has demanded documents from Media Matters about possible coordination with other media watchdogs accused by Elon Musk of helping orchestrate advertiser boycotts of X,
FTC Is Investigating Media Matters Over Elon Musk's X Boycott Claims
The probe marks an escalation in U.S. government scrutiny of media watchdog groups who Elon Musk has accused of colluding to get advertisers to boycott his social media site.
FTC Launches Initial Stage Of Investigation Of Media Matters Over Elon Musk’s Ad Boycott Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has launched the initial stages of an investigation into Media Matters, the progressive media watchdog group that has been targeted by one of Donald Trump’s top allies, Elon Musk.
FTC investigating Media Matters for reporting that caused advertising boycott of Elon Musk's X
On Thursday, the FTC sent a letter notifying Media Matters that they have launched an investigation into claims they tried to harm Elon Musk's X.
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Elon Musk’s X lawsuit against Media Matters scheduled for trial in April
A lawsuit brought by Elon Musk’s X against ... filed against another watchdog group, the Center for Countering Digital Hate. In a blistering 52-page order, the judge blasted that case as ...
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Elon Musk has a weak case against advertisers — but he's playing the long game
Elon Musk's X sued advertisers for boycotting the platform ... GARM creates frameworks to provide common definitions around areas like hate speech and misinformation; it's voluntary whether ...
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The courts must decide between Elon Musk and the First Amendment
Most striking is Musk’s legal war against Media Matters, a progressive watchdog ... the case, the judge said X’s lawsuit was clearly aimed at “punishing defendants for their speech.” ...
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Musk’s X ‘amplified Islamophobia, hate speech and disinformation’ in grooming gangs debate, damning report says
Elon Musk and his platform X ... speech’, Musk created cover for the amplification of hate and disinformation, often quoting or engaging with known extremists. His platform served not only as a ...
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Elon Musk uses X lawsuits to censor critics, showing hypocrisy around free speech
This form of lawfare has a special name: Strategic Lawsuits Against ... Last July, X sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate after researchers documented how hate speech on X rose ...
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X and Facebook toughen EU pledge to combat hate speech
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Social media giants including X ... curb hate speech online. The code has now been integrated into the DSA, which makes it easier for the commission, the EU's digital ...