00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02Elon Musk attempted to clarify previous comments directed at advertisers who withdrew from his
00:07ex-social media platform during the Canes Lions Advertisement Festival in France.
00:12Musk explained that his harsh words were not aimed at all advertisers,
00:16but were in defense of free speech. He emphasized that X is intended to be a
00:20global platform that supports a wide range of opinions without censorship.
00:24Musk did reiterate that X should be a prioritized platform for free speech over revenue,
00:29stating that making moral decisions is crucial even if it's at a financial cost.
00:34The statement comes after major brands like Apple, IBM, and Disney pulled out their ads
00:39following controversial posts on X.
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