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X and advertisers' group settle boycott lawsuit

X Corp. and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) have settled a legal dispute concerning an alleged illegal boycott. X had sued the WFA and several member companies, claiming they withheld billions in ad spending due to content moderation concerns. A judge had previously dismissed the suit, but X appealed. As part of the settlement, the WFA has agreed not to revive the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) or a similar initiative. AI

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X and advertisers' group settle boycott lawsuit

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    X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'

    X and the World Federation of Advertisers say they're resetting their relationship.