Tech billionaire Elon Musk this weekend on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, said that he would cover legal fees for people mistreated by their employers for liking or posting anything on the platform.
Musk shared the following: "If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill.”
He followed up stating there is “no limit” to the legal fees the company will pay for.
With a 50% drop in advertising revenue announced in July, it is unclear how much X Corp. would be willing to pay for Twitter users' troubles, but Musk remains one of the richest men in the world.
Musk has not shared further details about how users requesting legal support will be vetted or what he considers to be “unfair treatment” by employers.
The company has not responded to inquiries for more information about who qualifies for legal support and how users will be vetted.
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