Michael Schellenberger

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9/3/2025, 3:28:22 PM
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17. France is now going after Elon Musk’s X

In July 2025, a Paris prosecutor launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s X and its management for alleged interference with an IT system, fraudulent data extraction, and foreign interference.

These are significant
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16. “How likely do you think a raid is on the Twitter France office?”

It was a show trial that failed to persuade the judge. “Damien was just perfect,” wrote Twitter’s French attorney in a July 9, 2021 email to Twitter executives about the hearing. “The police officer was very
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15. “Twitter's moderation… can undermine public order and the proper functioning of our society.”

French courts in 2022 prosecuted then-Twitter France CEO, Damien Viel for alleged “non compliance with a judicial injunction” and “complicity to libel.”

The issue? A unit of the
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14. Miss France's attorney demands censorship: "What would have happened if Twitter was around in 1942?  Would they have allowed Hitler to speak?"

The NGOs cited displeasure with how Twitter was handling alleged online harassment of Miss France. "Despite Plaintiffs' initial
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13. Macron Attempts to Circumvent French Law

The apparent coordination between the NGOs, the hate speech bill, and Macron’s attempt to contact Dorsey could easily be seen as attempts to circumvent the law. Under French law, the state is barred from imposing preemptive censorship
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12. “Notably, the lawsuit was very strategically timed…”

On March 10, 2021, Colangelo wrote up a brief for Edgett to share with Dorsey on why they wanted the letter. “The lawsuit is one part of a larger effort in France to paint Twitter as a bad actor. Notably, the lawsuit was

The statement discusses concerns about global censorship and the role of France in government censorship through NGOs. It critiques the actions of the French government and highlights issues related to freedom of speech and government overreach.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential harm caused by censorship, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm with words and actions. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By discussing censorship, the statement promotes understanding and awareness of free speech issues, aligning with promoting empathy and compassion. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to raise awareness about censorship, aligning with using influence for societal betterment. [+1]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles by advocating against censorship, aligning with responsible use of free speech. [+1]