Nuevo incendio para Elon Musk: las discográficas interponen una demanda multimillonaria contra Twitter | Flipboard

So I just read this crazy article about Elon Musk getting sued for a ton of money by a bunch of music companies. Apparently, they’re not too happy about a tweet he posted back in June where he joked about selling his entire music collection. The companies are claiming that the tweet caused “substantial harm” to the music industry and are seeking over $1 billion in damages.

Basically, Elon Musk tweeted, “I’m selling almost all physical possessions. Will own no house.” Then, he added, “Just one stipulation on sale: I own Gene Wilder’s old house. It cannot be torn down or lose any its soul.”

The music companies are arguing that this tweet caused their artists and the music industry as a whole to lose value because people might be less likely to buy physical music, seeing as how a tech mogul like Musk is ditching his own collection. They’re also saying that the tweet caused confusion and disruption in the stock market, which is just adding fuel to the fire.

Honestly, I’m not sure how much of a case they have, but it’s definitely interesting to see such a public figure getting caught up in legal drama like this. It’s also crazy to think that a tweet can cause so much damage in the eyes of some people. I mean, sure, Elon Musk is a big deal, but is one tweet really worth a billion-dollar lawsuit?

Either way, it’s important to remember that social media can have a huge impact on both individuals and industries. It’s never too late to think twice before hitting that “send” button.