Today, Marisa Kabas spoke out about the incident involving the removal and subsequent restoration of her post on Bluesky. The independent journalist emphasized the importance of an artificial intelligence (AI) video showing U.S. President Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk's feet as a form of protest. Kabas expressed her concern over censorship and the lack of freedom of expression.
The conflict was triggered when a provocative video was projected on screens inside a government building in Washington. Despite authorities' attempts to stop the projection, a witness captured the awkward moment and sent it to Marisa Kabas, who shared it on Bluesky. The video was interpreted as a critique of the fascist regime and the policies of Trump and Musk regarding federal employees.
In light of the pressure and controversy that arose, Bluesky initially decided to remove Kabas's post. However, after reviewing the situation and considering the impact on the freedom of information, the platform chose to restore the video. Bluesky's rectification was met with surprise by the journalist, who, while valuing the platform, was struck by the magnitude of the decision.
Amid the debate over the legitimacy and reach of the video, Marisa Kabas defended her right to disseminate content of public interest and relevance, even if it is controversial. The situation highlighted the existing tensions between freedom of expression, censorship, and content moderation policies on social media.
