It is true it is not controlled by those countries but it is controlled by one man who is politically motivated and has his own definition and control of free speech.
From AI:
Elon Musk’s approach to content on X follows a stated philosophy of
"Freedom of Speech, Not Freedom of Reach," prioritizing visibility restrictions over outright bans. While he has branded himself a "free speech absolutist," his leadership has involved both the removal of traditional content moderation and the implementation of new forms of restriction.
Censorship of Content ("Freedom of Reach")
Under Musk, X has shifted away from permanent bans for many violations, instead opting to limit the reach of certain posts.
- Visibility Filtering: X uses "shadowbanning" or visibility filtering to limit the reach of content deemed harmful or low-quality without removing it.
- Selective Suppression: Reports indicate X has limited the reach of posts containing specific keywords (e.g., "trans").
- Monetization Penalties: In 2024 and 2025, several high-profile accounts reported losing premium features or verification (blue ticks) after criticizing Musk's personal views, such as his stance on immigration.
- Government Compliance: X has significantly increased its compliance with government requests to remove or block content globally, notably in countries with stricter speech laws.
Censorship of Users (Who Can Be on X)
Musk has drastically altered the criteria for who is allowed on the platform, though the process remains controversial.
- General Amnesty: Shortly after taking over, Musk reinstated thousands of previously banned accounts, including controversial figures like Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins.
- Targeted Suspensions: Despite the "amnesty," Musk has been accused of suspending journalists who are critical of him or his companies.
- Platform Enforcement: X continues to permanently suspend millions of accounts for "severe violations
