The arrest is linked to allegations regarding the app’s inadequate content moderation which has led to criminal activities on the platform.
“Instagram has a massive child exploitation problem, but no arrest for Zuck, as he censors free speech and gives governments backdoor access to user data”, Musk said in a reply to a post asking why Meta founder hasn’t yet been arrested after Telegram founder’s arrest.
Earlier this year, Zuckerberg did address these concerns publicly during a Senate hearing, where he expressed remorse and committed to enhancing Meta’s efforts to combat online abuse.
Musk also took a dig at declining free speech in Europe, warning that by 2030, individuals might face severe repercussions–potentially even execution–for seemingly benign acts like liking a meme. He has urged users in heavily censored regions to amplify their voices by sharing content on X, positioning it as a bulwark against encroaching ‘authoritarianism’.
The rivalry between Musk and Zuckerberg, well-documented and often contentious, took another twist when Musk accused Meta of being “super greedy” in its claims of credit for advertising campaigns. In contrast, Musk described his own company’s approach to credit as notably less aggressive.
Adding a layer of drama, the two tech giants had once entertained the idea of a “cage fight,” a spectacle that ignited public fascination but was eventually called off.