Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX, recently voiced concerns about the safety of his X social media platform employees in Brazil, alleging that they are facing potential arrest amidst an escalating dispute with the judiciary. Musk emphasized the need to ensure the safety of these employees before proceeding with a full data dump.
In a post on X, Musk disclosed that the employees had been informed of potential arrest threats. However, specific details regarding the accounts ordered to be blocked by Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, which sparked the confrontation, remained undisclosed by both Musk and the Brazilian government.
Reports indicating the potential suspension of all Starlink contracts by the Brazilian government added fuel to the ongoing clash between Musk and the authorities. In response, Musk pledged to provide free Internet for schools in Brazil through Starlink if the government failed to honor their existing contracts.
Expressing dismay, Musk questioned the extent of power held by de Moraes, suggesting that the judge had overstepped his bounds. Musk further alleged that de Moraes had demanded the suspension of accounts under the pretext of violating X's terms of service, despite the actual motivation being concerns over corruption raised by users.
Despite the conflict, Musk reiterated his commitment to respecting the laws of countries, even when in disagreement. However, he asserted that compliance should not require the violation of Brazilian laws. Previously, Musk had indicated willingness to remove all restrictions, even if it meant closing X's office in Brazil.
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