Elon Musk to meet Benjamin Netanyahu amid increasing complaints that social media service X is a cesspool of antisemitism
Sep 14, 2023 - fortune.com
Elon Musk is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Silicon Valley amid rising criticism over antisemitism on his social media platform X. The meeting, which will take place before Netanyahu's attendance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, comes as both figures face public backlash. Musk is currently in a dispute with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which he accuses of undermining X's ad revenue. The ADL and other civil rights groups have noted an increase in extremist content on the platform since Musk took over.
Netanyahu's meeting with Musk follows his attempts to weaken Israel's judiciary, which has led to months of protests supported by many Israeli tech entrepreneurs. The Prime Minister has been trying to highlight the country's potential in artificial intelligence. A demonstration by Israeli tech workers in the Bay Area is planned to coincide with Netanyahu's visit.
Key takeaways:
Elon Musk is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Silicon Valley, amidst criticism over antisemitism on his social media platform X.
The Anti-Defamation League, along with other civil rights watchdogs, has highlighted a rise in extremist content on the platform formerly known as Twitter since Musk took over.
Netanyahu's meeting with Musk comes after his attempts to weaken Israel's judiciary have led to protests supported by many of the country's tech entrepreneurs.
Israeli tech workers in the Bay Area are planning a protest to coincide with Netanyahu's visit.
