Elon Musk's X argued Bondi footage was no worse than 'gore movie', royal commission hears
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant testified before a royal commission regarding the reluctance of social media platforms to remove violent content. She specifically noted that X Corp compared footage of the Bondi massacre to a 'gore movie' while resisting government take-down orders.
Why it matters
The testimony underscores the ongoing tension between government regulators and global tech platforms regarding the moderation of harmful and violent online content.
Julie Inman Grant was called before the royal commission yesterday. ( ABC News: Abbey Haberecht )
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