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Ubisoft has 'paused' advertising on Twitter

Numerous major advertisers have suspended advertising on the platform following a report that found their ads appearing next to pro-Nazi content.

PC Gamer

Media Matters chair won't back down about anti-semitism on X: 'As evidenced by Elon Musk’s own conduct, the rot seems to go all the way to the top'

Angelo Carusone is undaunted. "He’s engaged in malicious cruelty for no reason at all against people that clearly have a lot less power than him."

Fortune

Experts rip Musk's Media Matters suit

"The lawsuit is here. Thermonuclear it is not," attorney says, teasing that "discovery will be fun"

Salon

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TechScape: Are social media giants silencing online content?

As violence on the ground continues, emotions on social media are higher than ever – with critics asking if platforms need more transparency around their algorithms

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Hamas ‘close’ to truce agreement with Israel, leader says

Deal could include limited ceasefire and exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Plus, most US gun deaths are suicides. How can they be prevented?

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk amplifies Pizzagate conspiracy theory

It comes after Elon Musk came under fire for promoting an antisemitic conspiracy theory on X

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's X sues media watchdog over antisemitism report

Several companies have stopped working with X over concerns their adverts are appearing next to antisemitic content

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Musk's X sues Media Matters over its report on ads next to hate groups' posts

Elon Musk's social media company X, formerly called Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America on Monday.

WEKU

As tech giants withdraw ads, X sues US media watchdog over report alleging antisemitism

X chief Elon Musk has sued media watchdog Media Matters for America, days after several companies paused advertising on the social media platform over a report which alleged that a host of their ads were featuring alongside anti-semitic content.

Newslaundry

Biden joins rival Threads after Musk’s ‘unacceptable’ response to antisemitic conspiracy on X

Biden’s profile on Threads garnered over two million followers within an hour of joining

The Independent UK

Linda Yaccarino Doubles Down at Twitter, Gets Her Son Involved

Resisting pleas from media business peers to get out of X while the gettin’ is good, she reportedly enlists her son, Matt Madrazo, to sell political advertising

Broadcasting & Cable

Elon Musk’s X sues media watchdog Media Matters over report on Nazi content

Social media platform accuses media watchdog of manipulating algorithm to drive away advertisers.

Al Jazeera

Ken Paxton announces investigation of media group following Elon Musk’s lawsuit

After a report from Media Matters showed advertisements from major brands appeared next to antisemitic posts on X, the company sued the media watchdog group and its reporter. The Texas Attorney General’s Office plans to investigate the nonprofit for potential fraud.

The Texas Tribune

Musk files defamation suit against Media Matters over Nazi X post claims

Lawsuit accuses media watchdog group of ‘curating’ feed specifically to create embarassing pairings for top brands on X

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Musk's X sues liberal advocacy group Media Matters over its report on ads next to hate groups' posts

Elon Musk's social media company formerly known as Twitter has filed a lawsuit against liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America

Fortune

Inside Linda Yaccarino's X all-hands after Elon Musk's platform sued Media Matters

"Yes, some customers have temporarily paused their investments because of some misleading or manipulated information in an article," Yaccarino told staff.

Fortune

Musk says labeling him antisemitic is ‘bogus’ after tweets led to fresh advertiser exodus from X

Musk has previously described himself as "pro free speech but against antisemitism of any kind."

The Independent UK

Elon Musk and Trump aide want journalists jailed over X Hitler exposé

Media Matters reported that adverts from big brands including IBM, Apple, Oracle and Bravo were running next to pro-Hitler and antisemitic content on X

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The Independent UK

Elon Musk insists he’s not antisemitic after sharing antisemitic post

Elon Musk sparked outrage for calling antisemitic conspiracy theory the ‘actual truth’

The Independent UK

Media watchdog hits back at ‘bully’ Elon Musk after he threatens ‘themonuclear lawsuit’

Companies including Disney, Apple and IBM have all suspended their advertisements on X

The Guardian - UK

Rows and rockets blow up as Elon Musk’s firms endure turbulent weekend

Another space launch failed, but it’s the loss of major advertisers on X that has enraged the tycoon

The Independent UK

Elon Musk vows to file ‘thermonuclear lawsuit’ as advertisers flee X amid antisemitism storm

Tesla founder threatens to take action against media watchdog ‘the split second court opens on Monday’

Evening Standard

Elon Musk to file ‘thermonuclear lawsuit’ after firms pause ads on X over anti-Semitism storm

Elon Musk has said he will file a “thermonuclear lawsuit” against a media watchdog after several major US firms paused advertising on social media site X amid concerns over anti-Semitic posts.

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk to file ‘thermonuclear lawsuit’ as advertisers desert X

Social media firm boss says he will sue media watchdog that said ads were being placed alongside antisemitic content

The Guardian - US

Apple, Disney and IBM to pause ads on X after antisemitic Elon Musk tweet

Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, attempted to do damage control as Paramount and Warner Bros among others also pulled ads

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