"Judge Dismisses Elon Musk's Hate-Speech Lawsuit Against Anti-Hate Group"

A US judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, stating that the case was an attempt to silence critics and punish them for their speech. The lawsuit alleged that the nonprofit violated X's terms of service by gathering data that documented an increase in hate speech on the platform following Musk's takeover. The judge's decision emphasized the importance of free speech and criticized X for attempting to avoid addressing the fundamental issue by seeking damages based on reputational harm. The Center for Countering Digital Hate hailed the ruling as a victory for public-interest researchers holding social media companies accountable for hosting hate and disinformation.