Elon Musk Sparks Controversy with X's Removal of Blocking Feature

Elon Musk, owner of social media company X (formerly known as Twitter), announced that the platform will remove the ability for users to block other accounts, except for direct messages. Musk, who describes himself as a free speech absolutist, has faced criticism for his approach, with researchers noting an increase in hate speech and antisemitic content on the platform since he took over. Removing or limiting the block feature may put X in conflict with guidelines set by Apple's App Store and Google Play Store. X CEO Linda Yaccarino defended Musk's move, stating that the company is working on a better solution for user safety.