Elon Removes Disney+ From Tesla In Spat Over Ad Funding

It was only yesterday that @taskmaster4450le spoke about how you can’t cancel Elon Musk and it is probably something everyone should be concerned about. Not so much the cancelling as I am not really into the cancelling of anyone. Of course in extreme circumstances people should not hold employment. But as I get older I come to find humans say dumb things all the time and aren’t always something they truly believe in.

But when it comes to power and control this situation is actually concerning and everyone should be worried about the concentration of power to one man’s hands or more so finger tips. Much like there needs to be regulations around how much power and control media and corporates have of a sector, someone will eventually need to tackle Elon but it won’t be easy.

In a surprising turn of events Tesla has reportedly removed the Disney+ app from its electric vehicles adding a new layer to the ongoing feud between Elon Musk CEO of Tesla and Bob Iger, CEO of Disney.

The move is seen as a direct response to Disney's decision to pull advertising from Musk's social media platform X, following controversial statements and endorsements made by Musk on the platform.

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Community Reacts

Tesla owners began noticing the absence of the Disney+ app over the weekend sparking discussions and speculation on social media platforms. Tesla owners are expressing their frustration on the X platform with many stating that they are assuming this is in retaliation to Disney pulling advertising from X (which they have every right to do).

This comes off like a temper tantrum and they feel like Tesla owners are now caught in the crossfire of something that is absolutely not their fault.

The backdrop of this feud lies in the fallout of Musk's controversial social media activities. Major brands including Apple, Sony and Disney paused their ad campaigns on X after Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

Musk's response to the departing advertisers was brazen telling them to "go f*** yourself." During a live interview at the New York Times' Dealbook Summit Musk specifically called out Disney's CEO Bob Iger saying, "Hey, Bob, if you're in the audience. That's how I feel, don't advertise."

It appears that Tesla's decision to remove the Disney+ app was not impulsive. According to reports from Electrek Tesla informed Disney of the app's removal last week. Initially Tesla intended to remove the app from all vehicles but later modified its decision to exclude Tesla vehicles that had previously used the Disney+ app.

The impact of this move is felt by Tesla owners many of whom are now unable to access Disney+ in their vehicles. Many have taken to X and shared their disappointment, noting the challenges of explaining the situation to their children who can no longer watch Disney+ during car rides.

While Tesla did not provide a specific reason for the removal the message conveyed to Disney was "read between the lines." The move highlights the power dynamics at play when a single individual in this case, Elon Musk has substantial influence over both a major automotive company and a social media platform.

The intertwining of Musk's personal conflicts with business decisions raises concerns about the concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals.

In response to the removal, some Tesla enthusiasts have found workarounds to access Disney+ by manually entering the URL into the car's web browser. However, this doesn't negate the fact that Tesla owners have become collateral damage in a clash between influential figures emphasizing the potential dangers of unchecked power.

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Business Cross Overs

The fallout between Musk and Iger extends beyond social media disagreements, with Musk publicly calling on Disney to fire Iger. The complex web of conflicts involving major corporations and influential personalities raises questions about the ethical responsibilities of individuals in positions of power.

As the saga unfolds the removal of Disney+ from Tesla vehicles serves as a tangible example of the consequences when personal disputes spill over into corporate decisions. It prompts reflection on the potential risks associated with entrusting significant influence to a single individual and reinforcing the need for accountability and checks on power in the realms of business and technology.

With Musk continuing to grow more power each day the problem will need to eventually be tackled especially when today’s world is so open and public where personal spats cross over into business dealings that effect consumers who purchase products and services only to have them removed.

The question remains, what will Disney do in response and will other advertises take a stand against Elon?

Not to mention, Disney is big enough and powerful enough to develop, launch and implement their own social media business. Will they make a stand?

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