Elon Musk Announces Intent To Finance 'National Signature Campaign' In Support Of First Amendment, Alleging 'Relentless Attacks On Free Speech

Owner of X, Elon Musk, has announced plans to fund a national signature campaign in support of the First Amendment, amid ongoing debates about free speech.

What Happened: On Thursday, Elon Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his commitment to free speech. “Given the relentless attacks on free speech, I am going to fund a national signature campaign in support of the First Amendment,” he posted.

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This announcement comes in the wake of Musk’s recent interactions on the subject of free speech. He had previously raised concerns about the potential dangers of super-powerful artificial intelligence (AI) on social media platforms, warning of the “civilization-level risks” posed by such AI.

Why It Matters: Musk’s commitment to free speech has been a topic of discussion in recent times. He had earlier filed a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) for calling him out for hate speech, which was later dismissed by a California judge.

Furthermore, Musk has been vocal about his stance on censorship, criticizing those who support it. His recent tweet further solidifies his position as a staunch supporter of free speech.

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