Elon Musk attempted to clarify previous comments directed at advertisers who withdrew from his X social media platform during the Cannes Lions advertising festival in France. Musk explained that his harsh words were not aimed at all advertisers but were in defense of free speech. He emphasized that X is intended to be a global platform that supports a wide range of opinions without censorship. Musk reiterated that X would prioritize free speech over revenue, stating that making moral decisions is crucial, even at a financial cost. This statement comes after major brands like Apple, IBM, and Disney pulled their ads following controversial posts on X.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02Elon Musk attempted to clarify previous comments directed at advertisers who withdrew from his
00:07ex-social media platform during the Canes Lions Advertisement Festival in France.
00:12Musk explained that his harsh words were not aimed at all advertisers,
00:16but were in defense of free speech. He emphasized that X is intended to be a
00:20global platform that supports a wide range of opinions without censorship.
00:24Musk did reiterate that X should be a prioritized platform for free speech over revenue,
00:29stating that making moral decisions is crucial even if it's at a financial cost.
00:34The statement comes after major brands like Apple, IBM, and Disney pulled out their ads
00:39following controversial posts on X.