Elon Musk's X argued Bondi attack video 'no worse than gore movie', commission hears

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is fighting three takedown orders from Australia's eSafety Commissioner. According to ABC News, the orders target violent video content, including footage from the Bondi attack. The platform has argued the material is no worse than gore in mainstream movies. A royal commission is examining the case, underscoring the ongoing clash between major platforms and regulators over how violent content should be moderated online.

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