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Elon Musk assures that he owns all user accounts on the social network

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Elon Musk assures that he owns all user accounts on the social network

X, a social network formerly known as Twitter, is not having the best time. The social network becomes toxic and loses a large number of users in Spain and around the world, who flee to other platforms, such as Bluesky; He even recently admitted to hiding the visibility of “tweets” containing links to media outlets. However, the latest controversy comes directly from Elon Musk, who claims to be the owner of all user accounts on the social network.

Elon Musk, who in 2022 bought Twitter, a social network currently known as This is at least what the mogul revealed after making a presentation during a trial in which X claimed ownership of all accounts of the platform, and it is that the company attempts to prevent sale of Alex Jones’ ‘InfoWars’.

The sale of the media company is currently underway and The onionan American satirical press agency, tries to buy it from Alex Jones. However, to prevent this from happening, a new lawsuit from X Corp claims that the social media company “owns” all registered and active accounts on the platform, especially because users have accepted its conditions to use itas reported 404Medium.

Tycoon Elon Musk, owner of X.

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So, even if users create or manage their accounts, X ultimately remains the owner. “Simply put, accounts are an intrinsic part of the X Corp. services, as is their use. The user must use the X Corp. services to create an account in the first place, and continue to use the account later” , Elon Musk’s company said last Monday in its court filing.

Of course, X has assured that it does not own the content that registered users post via the platform, but it still exercises massive control over it; reminding users that X and Elon Musk always have the last word.

“While X Corp. takes no position regarding the sale of any content posted on X accounts, Corp. grants account holders such as Jones and FSS the license to use the Services, this license is not transferable, both under the terms of the Terms of Use and under applicable law (i.e. as a contract for personal services) and therefore the trustee may not sell, assign or transfer this license without the consent of X. Corp.“, the company said.

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