Guess who's back in Brazil? 🇧🇷 Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, just paid a hefty $5.23 million fine to the Brazilian government to get back in the social game!
Owned by tech mogul Elon Musk, X submitted proof of the payment to Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The fine was slapped on them after they failed to appoint a legal representative in Brazil—something the justice wasn't too happy about, especially with concerns over disinformation campaigns and content moderation swirling around.
So why the sudden change of heart from Musk? Well, word on the street is that his other company, Starlink (you know, the satellite internet provider that's aiming to connect the world 🌐), was hitting some roadblocks in Brazil. Seems like getting X back online was the key to smooth sailing for Starlink's operations.
For all you digital nomads and social media enthusiasts in Brazil, this means your favorite platform is back! Time to tweet—or should we say 'X'—to your heart's content. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility! 🕸️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
