Elon Musk's 1st post as Twitter deal was revealed: 'Free speech is bedrock...'
2 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk's 1st post as Twitter deal was revealed: 'Free speech is bedrock...'

Hindustan Times  

World's richest person, Elon Musk, is set to buy social media giant Twitter for USD 44 billion in one of the most closely watched deals in the tech space in recent times. The 50-year-old tycoon, who is as expected, quite a prolific user of the website, in one of his first tweets as the deal was sealed wrote: "Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated." Twitter is set to become a private company as it enters a definitive agreement "to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk, for $54.20 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $44 billion," according to a statement. The deal is expected to be closed by the end of this year, news agency Reuters has reported, and it would be "business as usual" till then Twitter Inc. chief executive officer Parag Agrawal was quoted as saying in the report, underlining that there would be "no job cuts" till then.

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'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more positive' attitudes instantly backfires
1 week, 3 days ago

'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more positive' attitudes instantly backfires

Raw Story  

Elon Musk on Sunday asked for "more positive" content to be posted to the social media network he owns, resulting in some reminders about his own negative attitude at times. Musk, the richest man in the world and an appointee of President-elect Donald Trump, took to X to say, "Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on …

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024
1 week, 6 days ago

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The debate around the billionaire has moved on dramatically over the last 12 months, from whether the …

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at 'first buddy' Elon Musk as critics question who is really in charge between the close pair as the 78-year-old prepares to return to the White House. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk is 'not going to be president' because he was born in South Africa as his critics question who is really in charge …

Chandigarh man’s reaction after Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai respond to his post
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Chandigarh man’s reaction after Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai respond to his post

Hindustan Times  

It is not everyday that two of the world’s most influential CEOs respond to your post. Deepak Kumaar, a Chandigarh-based content creator, can now add a new achievement to his social media cred - having Elon Musk and Sundar Pichai respond to his X post. Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Google, while Elon Musk owns social media giant X …

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musks’s wealth has …

Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Elon Musk says the Securities and Exchange Commission wants him to pay a penalty or face charges involving what he disclosed — or failed to disclose — about his purchases of Twitter stock before he bought the social media platform in 2022. In a letter posted by Musk on the platform now called X, his lawyer Alex Spiro …

Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges

CNN  

New York CNN — Elon Musk apparently has one last battle to wage with outgoing Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler. Musk posted a letter sent from his attorney Alex Spiro to Gensler in which he said that the agency demanded that Musk agree within 48 hours to pay a fine related to his failure to disclose his initial …

Oh Gary, how could you: Elon Musk mocks US body amid Twitter stock probe
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Oh Gary, how could you: Elon Musk mocks US body amid Twitter stock probe

India Today  

Elon Musk reignited his ongoing dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday by posting a letter on X, revealing that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has reopened its investigation into his brain-chip company, Neuralink. “Oh Gary, how could you do this to me?” Elon Musk said, addressing SEC Chair Gary Gensler in the post alongside a …

Elon Musk funded a super PAC comparing Trump’s position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s
1 month ago

Elon Musk funded a super PAC comparing Trump’s position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s

Associated Press  

Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince voters that Donald Trump ‘s stance on abortion was akin to that of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A group titled RBG PAC, formed in mid-October, received a single contribution of $20.5 million …

Bitcoin price hits new all-time high above $100,000 on optimism over Donald Trump’s crypto plans
1 month ago

Bitcoin price hits new all-time high above $100,000 on optimism over Donald Trump’s crypto plans

Live Mint  

Bitcoin price, the price of the world's largest cryptocurrency, has broken its $100,000 ceiling for the first time, hitting an all-time high on December 5 amid steps from United States President-elect Donald Trump which show his backing for the sector. I believe Bitcoin will continue to shape the future.” Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of crypto firm Galaxy Digital told …

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’

Live Mint  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and tech billionaire Elon Musk are at odds over a new law that bans children under 16 from joining social media platforms in Australia. The Ban: PM Albanese’s Stand Against Social Media Harms Anthony Albanese’s government passed the legislation last Thursday, targeting platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. Elon Musk Fires Back: “A Backdoor to …

Investors who backed Elon Musk's Twitter buy awarded 25% of xAI shares
1 month, 1 week ago

Investors who backed Elon Musk's Twitter buy awarded 25% of xAI shares

Hindustan Times  

The investors who backed Elon Musk's takeover of social media platform X will see huge gains after a surge in the valuation of xAI, its artificial intelligence company. Yes or No?” This is because Musk gave 25% of of xAI's shares to those same investors who backed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. These investors include Fidelity, Oracle co-founder Larry …

Is Elon Musk considering buying US media outlet MSNBC?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is Elon Musk considering buying US media outlet MSNBC?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk has sparked speculation about acquiring MSNBC after jokingly asking, ‘How much does it cost?’ on X. Musk’s memes and mockery have stirred debates about media control and power, reminiscent of his $44 billion Twitter purchase US President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, …

Elon Musk buying MSNBC? A difficult feat, because it isn’t for sale
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk buying MSNBC? A difficult feat, because it isn’t for sale

Live Mint  

Can Elon Musk make a run at acquiring MSNBC? Musk, who hasn’t been shy about his criticisms of MSNBC, calling the network “utter scum of the Earth," fueled that story line in an exchange on X, the social-media platform he owns. “We are looking forward to the planned spin of our cable networks, which will create a new company owned …

Elon Musk Ponders Buying MSNBC: 'How Much Does It Cost?'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Ponders Buying MSNBC: 'How Much Does It Cost?'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk shared memes about buying MSNBC over the weekend after Comcast, MSNBC’s parent company, announced that it was spinning off its cable networks into a new company. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Donald Trump Jr. mentioned Musk in a post claiming that MSNBC was for sale, writing, “I have the funniest idea ever!! — Elon …

Elon Musk toys with idea of buying MSNBC 'for spits and giggles': reports
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk toys with idea of buying MSNBC 'for spits and giggles': reports

Raw Story  

Elon Musk has been toying with the idea of doing to MSNBC what he did to the social media site formerly known as Twitter, according to a report Monday. The telecommunications giant Comcast announced last week it would spin off several media properties, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate public company, and Musk's right-wing allies immediately pushed the tech …

‘How much does it cost?’: Elon Musk hints at buying MSNBC as Donald Trump Jr suggests ‘funniest idea ever’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘How much does it cost?’: Elon Musk hints at buying MSNBC as Donald Trump Jr suggests ‘funniest idea ever’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO and SpaceX, has hinted that he might be considering purchasing MSNBC, a leftist cable news network. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world inquired, “How much does it cost?”, hinting at his plans to buy MSNBC. The richest man in the world inquired, “How much does it cost?” “The most entertaining outcome, especially if …

‘Funniest idea ever’: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr suggest buying MSNBC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Funniest idea ever’: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr suggest buying MSNBC

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, jokingly suggested that he …

Elon Musk Is Planning To Buy MSNBC Now? Here's What We Know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Is Planning To Buy MSNBC Now? Here's What We Know

ABP News  

X owner Elon Musk might be planning to buy the American news-based television channel and website, MSNBC. — Elon Musk November 22, 2024 Donald Trump Jr continued the joke by responding to Musk with, "I mean it can't be much. 2024, Don Jr: Hey Elon, MSNBC is for sale, I have the "funniest idea." https://t.co/bc6zXT2MBA pic.twitter.com/JFTXU4UeTX — Mario Nawfal November …

Elon Musk responds to Trump Jr’s hint at buying US media outlet: ‘How much does it cost?’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk responds to Trump Jr’s hint at buying US media outlet: ‘How much does it cost?’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk responded Friday, November 22, to a social media post re-shared by Donald Trump Jr, asking for the price of a US news media outlet. “How much does it cost?” said Musk, replying to Donald Trump's eldest son's post on X on Friday. !” Musk also shared the post on his X profile, saying, “The most entertaining outcome, …

Elon Musk alleges Jeff Bezos told people to sell Tesla, SpaceX stocks; Bezos denies in rare X post, says ‘100% not true’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk alleges Jeff Bezos told people to sell Tesla, SpaceX stocks; Bezos denies in rare X post, says ‘100% not true’

Live Mint  

A heated exchange erupted between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos after Musk accused Bezos of advising people to sell Tesla and SpaceX stock, claiming Donald Trump would lose the US presidential election. The Amazon founder swiftly denied the allegations in a rare post on X, calling them “100% not true.” Musk’s Accusations Musk, known for his outspoken social …

Jeff Bezos responds to Elon Musk’s accusations in rare X post. What Amazon billionaire said
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos responds to Elon Musk’s accusations in rare X post. What Amazon billionaire said

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk recently accused Jeff Bezos of asking people to sell Tesla and SpaceX stock while claiming that Donald Trump would certainly lose the election. Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos Tesla CEO Elon Musk was one of Donald Trump’s most vocal and visible campaigners during the run-up to the US presidential election. Musk, however, has accused fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos …

"How much does it cost?": Musk jokes about buying MSNBC from Comcast
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

"How much does it cost?": Musk jokes about buying MSNBC from Comcast

Salon  

Elon Musk joked that he was mulling a purchase of liberal-leaning cable news network MSNBC in a post to X on Friday. Musk chimed in about the potential sale of the Trump-averse network after being alerted to it on X, a social media company he also owns, by Donald Trump Jr. Trump Jr. pitched a purchase to Musk as the …

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'

India Today  

The rivalry between Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has once again come into the spotlight. Musk recently claimed on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that Bezos had advised people to sell their Tesla and SpaceX shares, predicting Donald Trump's electoral defeat. In a post on X, Musk wrote, "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago …

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.
55 years ago

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the rise of the Free Speech Bro.

Slate  

As President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet takes shape, Trump has shown a preference for a very clear type: the free speech bro. On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick was joined by professor Mary Anne Franks, author of Fearless Speech: Breaking Free From the First Amendment, to discuss why the metaphorical “marketplace of ideas” works so very much like an actual …

‘Toxic’: Leading UK media house decides to stop posting on Elon Musk-led X
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Toxic’: Leading UK media house decides to stop posting on Elon Musk-led X

Hindustan Times  

The Guardian, one of the United Kingdom's leading news outlets, on Wednesday announced that it was quitting Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, branding it a "toxic media platform" home to "often disturbing content". In its official statement, the newspaper said that the "toxic content" that was allowed to be fostered in the platform during the US presidential election campaign …

Elon Musk’s net worth tops $300 billion in wake of Trump victory
2 months ago

Elon Musk’s net worth tops $300 billion in wake of Trump victory

Deccan Chronicle  

Elon Musk’s net worth has surpassed $300 billion for the first time in almost three years, as shares of Tesla Inc. soar on bets that his close ties with President-elect Donald Trump will bolster the company.Musk has added more to his personal fortune since Trump’s win than anyone else tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Trump also voiced support for …

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.
2 months ago

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.

Slate  

By the time Elon Musk closed his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in October 2022, aided in large part by a mafia of big banks and reactionary hedge fund owners, he’d already made quite clear what his new political project was going to be. He’d been egged on throughout the year by a coterie of far-right influencers and yes-men who …

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom
55 years ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Wired  

In the final lead-up to the US presidential election, Elon Musk has thrown the full weight of his celebrity and his resources behind former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump. “In a race to the bottom, Elon Musk paved the way for a new, toxic tech basement,” says Nora Benavidez, senior counsel at the nonprofit Free Press. “Yet, as long …

Musk to appear in court as part of Trump campaign suit
2 months, 1 week ago

Musk to appear in court as part of Trump campaign suit

Raw Story  

Billionaire Elon Musk was expected in court in Philadelphia on Thursday, after a judge ordered him to attend a hearing in a lawsuit seeking to halt his $1 million giveaways to registered US voters in swing states. Philadelphia's chief prosecutor Larry Krasner lodged the suit on Monday, calling Musk's project "an illegal lottery scheme", with the judge in the case …

Trump’s Truth Social is now worth more than Elon Musk’s X after recent surge in stock price
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s Truth Social is now worth more than Elon Musk’s X after recent surge in stock price

The Independent  

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Trump's Truth Social Stock Soars, Outperforming Elon Musk's X in Market Valuation
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's Truth Social Stock Soars, Outperforming Elon Musk's X in Market Valuation

Hindustan Times  

Trump's Truth Social stock market valuation soars past Elon Musk's X, with shares of TMTG surging nearly 9% on Tuesday. This surge is fueled by strong predictions in betting markets about Trump's lead in the upcoming presidential elections. While X boasts a larger user base, TMTG's valuation surpasses that of X after a recent rally. The stock's rise has sparked …

Tesla CEO Wins Court Battle Over Social Media Post
2 months, 1 week ago

Tesla CEO Wins Court Battle Over Social Media Post

India TV News  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was relieved in a court case related to his 2018 social media post. The case involved a tweet made on what was then known as Twitter during United Auto Workers organising efforts at a Tesla facility in Fremont, California. Musk tweeted against United Auto Workers, saying that he would vote against the union if they threatened …

Elon Musk's Outsized Influence on Trump's Re-Election Campaign
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Outsized Influence on Trump's Re-Election Campaign

India Today  

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has used his social media platform and his enormous wealth to support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's efforts to get re-elected. He has provided at least $75 million to America PAC, a super PAC focused on mobilizing and registering voters in battleground states. Musk has also used his platform to promote misinformation and sow …

Twitter brain drain: Academic exodus followed Elon Musk’s takeover
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Twitter brain drain: Academic exodus followed Elon Musk’s takeover

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter in 2022 triggered an exodus of academics from …

With $75M gift, Musk joins right-wing billionaires bankrolling Trump campaign
2 months, 3 weeks ago

With $75M gift, Musk joins right-wing billionaires bankrolling Trump campaign

Raw Story  

Prominent members of the United States' billionaire class have shelled out massive sums in the final stretch of the 2024 campaign to elect one of their own, Republican nominee Donald Trump, to the White House, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk donating nearly $75 million in recent months to a super PAC supporting the former president's bid for a second term. …

'I'm cringing': 'Socially awkward' Elon Musk mocked for 'low energy' speech at Trump rally
3 months ago

'I'm cringing': 'Socially awkward' Elon Musk mocked for 'low energy' speech at Trump rally

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's rally on Saturday featured the richest man in the world as a speaker, but his performance was panned by critics. Trump also welcomed to the rally stage Elon Musk, the owner of the social media company previously known as Twitter. Delgado, for instance, wrote on X, "I don't give a s--- about this rally but just saw this …

"Misinformation superspreaders": Elon Musk is personally boosting conspiracy theorists on X
3 months, 1 week ago

"Misinformation superspreaders": Elon Musk is personally boosting conspiracy theorists on X

Salon  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a prolific spreader and amplifier of misinformation on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, a new report alleges. Two other accounts that experienced massive boosts from Musk either amplified or outright invented conspiracy theories suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign adopted a Nazi slogan; that Ukraine sold weapons to Hamas; and that Venezuelan …

Starmer’s top minister for social media has not spoken to snubbed Elon Musk
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer’s top minister for social media has not spoken to snubbed Elon Musk

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} The minister in …

SEC wants Elon Musk sanctioned after he skipped Twitter testimony to watch a rocket launch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SEC wants Elon Musk sanctioned after he skipped Twitter testimony to watch a rocket launch

Salon  

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking sanctions against Elon Musk after he no-showed a planned testimony concerning his purchase of Twitter earlier this month. The SpaceX head was ordered to testify as part of an ongoing SEC investigation into his 2022 purchase of Twitter for $44 billion, probing whether Musk intentionally failed to make proper legal disclosures when buying …

Elon Musk ditched by his own employees? Tesla, SpaceX and X workers donate more to Trump's rival Kamala Harris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk ditched by his own employees? Tesla, SpaceX and X workers donate more to Trump's rival Kamala Harris

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire Elon Musk has endorsed Republican former President Donald Trump in the race for the White House, but employees at his collection of companies are largely donating to Trump's Democratic rival Kamala Harris. Employees at Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX have donated $34,526 to Harris versus $7,652 to Donald Trump. Workers at Tesla have contributed $42,824 to Harris' presidential campaign …

Elon Musk Net Worth 2027 Trillionaire World First
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk Net Worth 2027 Trillionaire World First

ABP News  

Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of X, may be on the brink of becoming the world’s first trillionaire. Currently the wealthiest individual globally, with an estimated net worth of around $250 billion, Musk's financial trajectory suggests he could reach this unprecedented milestone by 2027, according to a report by Informa Connect Academy. Musk holds …

The tweet that has finally taught Elon Musk a lesson
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The tweet that has finally taught Elon Musk a lesson

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Well, one …

‘How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter’ authors say platform is ‘a tool for controlling political discourse’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter’ authors say platform is ‘a tool for controlling political discourse’

LA Times  

Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter is the subject of a new book, “Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter,” out Sept. 17. On the Shelf Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter By Kate Conger and Ryan Mac Penguin Press: 480 pages, $32 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose …

Brazil Supreme Court blocks Elon Musk’s X amid feud with Judge
4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil Supreme Court blocks Elon Musk’s X amid feud with Judge

The Hindu  

Brazil started blocking Elon Musk’s social media platform X early Saturday, making it largely inaccessible on both the web and through mobile apps after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative to the country. Mr. de Moraes had warned Mr. Musk on Wednesday night that X could be blocked in Brazil if he failed to comply with his order …

Elon Musk is asking people to yell at him (ideally on X). Here’s why
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk is asking people to yell at him (ideally on X). Here’s why

Live Mint  

X owner Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to freedom of speech, stating that the social media giant should support all viewpoints within the law of the land, even those with which he disagrees. If that doesn’t seem to be happening, please yell at me.” Musk supports Mark Zuckerberg's claims on censorship: Meanwhile, Elon Musk also recently responded to a …

Elon Musk’s free speech mantra collides with crackdowns on hate speech and disinformation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s free speech mantra collides with crackdowns on hate speech and disinformation

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s absolutist version of free speech has thrown the world’s richest man and his X social-media platform into the crosshairs of governments worldwide. Any attempt to rein in social-media expression runs headlong into Musk’s hands-off approach to user posts, a “free speech” pledge that he defends ardently on the website formerly known as Twitter, which he acquired for $44 …

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views

Associated Press  

As X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used the social media platform as a megaphone to amplify his political views and, lately, those of right-wing figures he’s aligned with. And he accused a political party in his native South Africa of “openly pushing for genocide of white people.” “Elon Musk is a master of the media …

Elon Musk sued by former Twitter board member Omid Kordestani over shares
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk sued by former Twitter board member Omid Kordestani over shares

The Hindu  

X owner Elon Musk was sued by a former Twitter board member, Omid Kordestani, who said he was owed more than $20 million in shares that the billionaire had not given him, per The New York Times. In 2022, when billionaire Elon Musk proceeded to buy the social media platform for around $44 billion, Kordestani helped in the process. However, …

He's a genius and a champion of free speech. But when Elon is in 'demon mode' he'll pick a fight with anyone...
5 months ago

He's a genius and a champion of free speech. But when Elon is in 'demon mode' he'll pick a fight with anyone...

Daily Mail  

The incendiary views from across the Pond have sparked fierce debate, but Sir Keir Starmer may rue the day he took the bait from Elon Musk. The world’s richest individual craves controversy and is never too busy with his sprawling technology empire that he can’t find time for a good scrap on social media At the weekend, Musk incensed British …

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