Elon Musk Softens Tone to Woo Advertisers at Cannes Lions

At the Cannes Lions advertising festival, Elon Musk attempted to clarify his previous harsh remarks to advertisers, emphasizing his commitment to free speech on the X platform. Musk explained that his comments were aimed at defending free speech rather than targeting the advertising industry as a whole. He reassured ad groups and global brands about X's future, stating that the platform will prioritize free speech within legal bounds, even if it means losing money.