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For some reason Elon Musk confuses child safety laws with personal persecution

Spain proposed a basic online child safety law. Elon Musk freaked out as if someone had stolen his toys and grounded him for life.

Jason Weisberger
Feb 04, 2026
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Spain proposed a basic online child safety law. Elon Musk freaked out as if someone had stolen his toys and grounded him for life. Rather than address the substance of very necessary legislation, Musk lashed out at Spain’s prime minister as if protecting children was an assault on Elon and every freedom he finds important.

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