## Elon Musk Responds to Australian Prime Minister's Criticism
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has responded to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's criticism, denying that he considers himself above the law. This comes amidst a legal dispute between X, formerly Twitter, and Australia over the removal of a violent video.
The dispute began when a video depicting a violent stabbing in a Sydney church was posted on X. The Australian eSafety Commissioner instructed X to remove the video, but the platform only restricted access to it within Australia. This led to a court order mandating the global removal of the video.
Albanese criticized Musk for prioritizing "ego and violence over common sense," arguing that X has a social responsibility to remove harmful content. Musk, in turn, questioned the eSafety Commissioner's demand for global content censorship, arguing that it could lead to countries controlling the entire internet. He also defended X's stance on free speech and truth, contrasting it with other platforms' alleged propaganda.
This is not the first time X has faced regulatory challenges in Australia. Last year, the platform was fined for allegedly failing to comply with an investigation into child abuse prevention measures. In June 2023, X was also criticized for a surge of online hate after Musk acquired it and promised to prioritize free speech.