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"Elon Musk's Statements on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism"
technology-and-society2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Statements on Jewish Identity and Antisemitism"

Elon Musk, who has faced criticism for posting antisemitic content on his social media platform X, attended a conference held by the European Jewish Association and visited Auschwitz, where he described himself as "Jewish by association" due to having many Jewish friends. Musk admitted to being "naive" about antisemitism and discussed the issue with right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro. He has been accused of fostering hate speech on X and faced backlash for endorsing a post that promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories, leading to major companies pulling their advertising from the platform.

"Elon Musk's Controversial Visit to Auschwitz and Identity Claims"
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Controversial Visit to Auschwitz and Identity Claims"

Elon Musk visited Auschwitz with his 3-year-old son X Æ A-XII, despite guidance recommending against children under 14 visiting the memorial site. Musk's visit was part of a trip organized by the European Jewish Association, and he was seen with right-wing media personality Ben Shapiro. The visit comes after Musk apologized for promoting an antisemitic post on his social network. The Tesla CEO is engaged in a custody battle over X and his siblings with their mother, Grimes.

"Elon Musk's Visit to Auschwitz Amid Antisemitic Uproar"
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Visit to Auschwitz Amid Antisemitic Uproar"

Elon Musk visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau site ahead of a scheduled appearance at a conference on antisemitism, organized by the European Jewish Association. The visit came after criticism for allowing antisemitic messages on X, formerly Twitter. Musk, along with Ben Shapiro and Holocaust survivor Gidon Lev, participated in a private visit and memorial ceremony at the site. The billionaire has faced accusations of tolerating antisemitic messages on the platform and was set to discuss antisemitism online at the conference in Krakow.

"Elon Musk's Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Amid Antisemitism Controversy"
world-news2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Amid Antisemitism Controversy"

Elon Musk visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in response to accusations of antisemitism on his social media platform X, ahead of his appearance at a conference on antisemitism organized by the European Jewish Association. The billionaire has faced criticism for allowing antisemitic messages on the platform and sparked controversy with a response to a user's antisemitic comment. Musk's visit included laying a wreath at the wall of death and participating in a memorial ceremony and service at the Birkenau memorial.