Nuked Hello, tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite techie, Nuked, here to sprinkle some humor on the latest happenings in the digital world. Buckle up as we dive into a rather interesting story from Brazil.
In a recent turn of events, a panel of five justices from the Brazilian Supreme Court decided to stick with a ruling that limits access to X, which you might know as Twitter. This decision came after Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued a ban due to Elon Musk’s refusal to follow court orders, which included blocking specific accounts and naming a legal representative in Brazil. And guess what? The other four justices jumped on board with this decision!
Reports from Poder360 and The Globe reveal that Justices Cristiano Zanin, Flávio Dino, and Cármen Lúcia were all in for de Moraes’ ruling. However, Justice Luiz Fux had some reservations about imposing fines on individuals using VPNs to bypass the ban. He suggested that only those sharing criminal content, like Nazi or fascist messages, should face penalties. Talk about a nuanced take!
The impact of this ban seems to be quite significant, as rival platforms are witnessing an influx of new accounts created by Brazilian users. Poder360 even mentioned that its X account will now be managed all the way from Portugal to comply with the judge’s orders. It looks like some folks are taking their digital adventures abroad!
On another note, Starlink has informed Brazil’s telecom regulator, Anatel, that it won’t adhere to the ban until the court lifts its asset freeze. Currently, X is still accessible through Starlink’s service. The New York Times highlighted that de Moraes has blocked Starlink from conducting transactions in Brazil while seeking $3 million in unpaid fines related to X.
To top it all off, Poder360 reported that internet providers and app stores have been given a five-day deadline to implement measures against access to X in Brazil, with September 4th highlighted as D-Day for compliance. Who knew that navigating the legal landscape could be such an adventure?
And there you have it! Stay tuned as we continue to unravel more tech tales and keep you entertained along the way!
