“They are assassinating Spain“. The technology magnate Elon Musk has charged against the second vice president and, after she defended stricter regulation of digital platforms. He has done so through his social network
Musk’s comments arose in response to a video broadcast by a user with a conservative profile in which Díaz (who, by the way, does not use this social network) criticized
“I have been gone (from“do not fuel the use of algorithms that promote hate.”
The origin of the conflict: the prohibition of access to social networks for minors under 16 years of age
The battle between the richest man in the world and the Spanish government began after the Executive announced its intention to target minors under 16 years of age, which has provoked criticism from both the owner of X and the founder of Telegram,
The proposal includes, among other things, issues such as the inclusion of stricter age verification systems and new responsibilities for technology companies in the removal of illegal or hate content. However, it has not been well received by technology magnates, who were quick to criticize the initiative.
Musk even called Sánchez “they pull” after learning of the plan, while Telegram sent a message to its Spanish users warning of an alleged threat to freedom on the internet. The socialist, for his part, responded to them during a speech held in Bilbao on industrial policy stating that
