'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more positive' attitudes instantly backfires
1 week, 2 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 this platform." Popular influencer Larry the Cat said, "Musk's new and improved Twitter: 3% positive, beautiful or informative content 97% Bots, Nazis and Temu ads." Democracy advocate Renee Libby Yep said, "Elon Musk tweeted that we all should post more 'positive, beautiful and informative content' on this platform. TV news journalist Rebecca Aguilar said, "Today Elon Musk asked all of you to post 'more positive, beautiful, or informative content' but in May 2023 he was asked about his tweets that could hurt his company."

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Could get someone killed: TED chief to Elon Musk on his social media posts
1 day, 1 hour ago

Could get someone killed: TED chief to Elon Musk on his social media posts

India Today  

TED chief Chris Anderson, in an open letter to Elon Musk, said his social media posts have the ability to change the global conversation, but at the same time, some of them could "literally get someone killed". Stating that "he misses the old Elon", Anderson claimed that Musk, as the owner of X, was overlooking the "core tenets of journalism" …

Musk ripped for demanding more ‘positive, beautiful’ content on his social media platform
1 week, 2 days ago

Musk ripped for demanding more ‘positive, beautiful’ content on his social media platform

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. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has been ripped for demanding people share more …

Mark Cuban's fitting response to Elon Musk over his call for more positive content on X
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Mark Cuban's fitting response to Elon Musk over his call for more positive content on X

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has taken a subtle yet sharp swipe at Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his call for more uplifting content on X, formerly known as Twitter. Musk, who owns the platform, tweeted on Sunday: “Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on this platform.” Mark Cuban playfully criticised Elon Musk's call for positive posts …

Mark Cuban’s quick-witted response to Elon Musk’s ‘positive content’ post breaks the internet
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1 week, 2 days ago

Mark Cuban’s quick-witted response to Elon Musk’s ‘positive content’ post breaks the internet

Live Mint  

Billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban's quick-witted response to Elon Musk's recent social media post, where he called for more positive content X, has took the internet by storm. Musk, who owns social media platform X, on Sunday posted, “Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on this platform”. Responding to criticism from Democrat Senator …

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 …

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Wall Street Journal reporter Vivian Salama said Elon Musk is “definitely playing a risky game” by getting ahead of Donald Trump to tank a government funding bill. Democrats and other critics started calling Musk Trump’s “shadow president” on Wednesday after the billionaire Tesla CEO railed repeatedly against the bill in a social media spree, before the president-elect …

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

Is Elon Musk considering buying US media outlet MSNBC?
1 month, 1 week 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, …

'It's bad!' CNN panelist uses Elon Musk's own resume to shut down Republican's praise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'It's bad!' CNN panelist uses Elon Musk's own resume to shut down Republican's praise

Raw Story  

New York Times journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro on Monday shut down Republican operative Matt Gorman's praise of X CEO Elon Musk over his ambitions to drastically alter the federal government. During a panel discussion on CNN, Gorman argued that Musk and his so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" would find ways to "make government work better" — and then added that he …

Social media age ban inquiry flooded with 15,000 submissions after Elon Musk weighs in
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Social media age ban inquiry flooded with 15,000 submissions after Elon Musk weighs in

ABC  

A rushed inquiry into the government's proposed laws to ban children and young teenagers from social media has been inundated with about 15,000 submissions, despite having only been open for 24 hours. Musk questions government's motive Under Labor's plans, children younger than 16 will be barred from using social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X. "The government's deal …

‘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 drops bombshell, claims Jeff Bezos predicted Donald Trump’s loss and told people to sell Tesla & SpaceX stocks
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk drops bombshell, claims Jeff Bezos predicted Donald Trump’s loss and told people to sell Tesla & SpaceX stocks

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, in a surprising post on X on Thursday, revealed a conversation he allegedly overheard at Mar-a-Lago. He said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was reportedly telling everyone that Donald Trump would lose the election. "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump would lose for sure, so they should sell …

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots

China Daily  

By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-21 11:22 Technology billionaire Elon Musk will be invited to give evidence to a panel of United Kingdom lawmakers probing the role of social media in riots that swept the nation in the summer. The Guardian newspaper said the committee investigating the relationship between social media and riots wants …

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 …

'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Free speech is cancelled': Observers alarmed by key Trump ally's latest statement

Raw Story  

A key Donald Trump ally on Saturday made a statement that alarmed onlookers concerned about free speech and fair distribution of justice. Political commentator Brian Krassenstein responded directly to Musk, writing, "Wait, are you suggesting that people should be arrested for posting their opinions or facts that point to the likelihood of foreign interference?" David Santoro, the author of Treating …

Elon Musk seeks ‘high IQ’ employees for DOGE's weekly live streams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk seeks ‘high IQ’ employees for DOGE's weekly live streams

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's government efficiency panel wants "high IQ" employees and plans weekly livestreams, according to X posts about President-elect Donald Trump's initiative to streamline the U.S. bureaucracy. Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens as US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC, U.S. on November 13, 2024. …

Elon Musk to 'gameify' DOGE, create leaderboard for ‘insanely dumb’ spending of US tax dollars
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk to 'gameify' DOGE, create leaderboard for ‘insanely dumb’ spending of US tax dollars

Firstpost  

Despite the playful acronym and meme-ready name, the mission is ambitious: combat government waste, fraud, and abuse, and make it an engaging public spectacle. Musk seems determined to ensure that this effort isn’t just impactful but also entertaining While DOGE sounds like a new department, it technically won’t be an official federal agency, as only Congress can establish those. Image …

Fake AI ‘slop’ posts about Elon Musk surge on Facebook after election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fake AI ‘slop’ posts about Elon Musk surge on Facebook after election

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 Numerous examples of AI-generated …

News publisher flees Elon Musk’s X over ‘disturbing content’ after election
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

News publisher flees Elon Musk’s X over ‘disturbing content’ after election

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Guardian newspaper has announced it is quitting Elon Musk’s …

‘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 $200 million PAC: The game-changer for Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s $200 million PAC: The game-changer for Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s America PAC has made a significant impact on the 2024 US presidential race by contributing nearly $200 million to Donald Trump’s campaign. This change enabled the Trump campaign to access Musk’s vast resources, redirecting funds to energize turnout in crucial red states, saving campaign dollars for more targeted ads and national outreach efforts. At his election night party, …

The Guardian pulls out from Elon Musk's X, cites platform's 'toxic' environment, 'disturbing content'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Guardian pulls out from Elon Musk's X, cites platform's 'toxic' environment, 'disturbing content'

Firstpost  

Musk endorsed Donald Trump and used his personal account boasting nearly 205 million followers to sway voters in favour of the Republican, with a slew of incendiary, misleading posts criticised for cranking up the political temperature Britain’s The Guardian newspaper announced Wednesday it would no longer post content from its official accounts on Elon Musk’s X, branding it a “toxic …

Elon Musk's own AI claims Tesla boss is a 'huge spreader of misinformation'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's own AI claims Tesla boss is a 'huge spreader of misinformation'

Firstpost  

When asked if Musk has been responsible for spreading misinformation to billions, Grok’s response was quite damning. Grok explained that Musk’s misleading social media posts, particularly those involving the recent presidential election, have been viewed billions of times Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI and owner of X, has often found himself at the centre of controversy for spreading misinformation. …

Elon Musk spreading misinformation online? His own AI model Grok says ‘yes’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk spreading misinformation online? His own AI model Grok says ‘yes’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s own artificial intelligence model Grok has accepted that the Tesla billionaire is spreading misinformation online. The chatbot acknowledged that Musk has spread misinformation on various topics, including the 2024 US presidential elections, by leveraging his reach on X, the social media platform he owns. Elon Musk has significant reach as the owner of X Grok highlighted Musk’s role …

Even Musk’s Grok knows: X’s AI system named Elon as one of the biggest pushers of misinformation on platform
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Even Musk’s Grok knows: X’s AI system named Elon as one of the biggest pushers of misinformation on platform

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. “Based on various analyses, social media sentiment, and reports, Elon Musk has been identified as one of …

Elon Musk is now king of the MAGA media universe
2 months ago

Elon Musk is now king of the MAGA media universe

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. To Musk, a born-again MAGA crusader who has spent the last two years reshaping …

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 …

Top Trump ally has gained 'an unfathomable status' with election win
2 months ago

Top Trump ally has gained 'an unfathomable status' with election win

Raw Story  

Axios is reporting that X CEO Elon Musk has gained "an unfathomable status" with President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election. In fact, given his status as both the world's wealthiest man and a top political ally of an incoming presidential administration, Axios believes he is "the most powerful civilian — ever." Virtually every powerful voice in the Trump …

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 …

Elon Musk appears to have tweaked X’s algorithm to promote Trump, study claims
2 months ago

Elon Musk appears to have tweaked X’s algorithm to promote Trump, study claims

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. Analysis of the social media platform – which the tech billionaire acquired in 2022 – showed that …

Elon Musk’s engagement on his X account ‘increased significantly’ since he endorsed Trump, new research says
2 months ago

Elon Musk’s engagement on his X account ‘increased significantly’ since he endorsed Trump, new research says

The Independent  

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X Fact-Checks Trump's Claim with Doctored Screenshot, Sparking Debate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

X Fact-Checks Trump's Claim with Doctored Screenshot, Sparking Debate

India Today  

Elon Musk's social media platform, Twitter, faced criticism after sharing a misleading article fact-checked by X tool. The article, titled 'TRUMP IS LITERALLY HITLER,' was doctored by 'Indian_Bronson' as satire, with the Community Notes highlighting that The Atlantic has never published such an article.

'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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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  

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Elon Musk posts then deletes shocking reaction to Donald Trump assassination attempt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk posts then deletes shocking reaction to Donald Trump assassination attempt

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has once again stirred controversy after Secret Service agents managed to avert an assassination attempt on Donald Trump yesterday with an 'appalling' post on his social media platform X. Elon Musk has once again stirred controversy after Secret Service agents managed to avert an assassination attempt on Donald Trump yesterday Responding to a post that asked: 'Why they …

‘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 …

Elon Musk’s attacks on Kamala Harris become more unhinged, with help from AI
4 months ago

Elon Musk’s attacks on Kamala Harris become more unhinged, with help from AI

CNN  

CNN — Elon Musk’s disdain for the Democratic Party was never subtle, but in recent weeks his commentary on the upcoming US presidential election and his attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris have intensified, aided by a crude use of burgeoning artificial intelligence technology. ?” The image, which appeared to violate X’s policy on manipulated content, resembled an AI-generated image …

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 …

At the risk of triggering another X pile-on, here’s why we must fight the Musk and Trump army
4 months, 2 weeks ago

At the risk of triggering another X pile-on, here’s why we must fight the Musk and Trump army

The Independent  

It’s generally considered a bad idea to attack a wasps’ nest with a stick, and the same holds true for saying disobliging things about Elon Musk. “And it works not by creating a consensus around any particular narrative but by muddying the waters so that consensus isn’t achievable.” To understand why this matters, you have to go back to the …

Elon Musk says he’s ‘willing to serve’ after Trump said he might give him role in administration
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk says he’s ‘willing to serve’ after Trump said he might give him role in administration

The Independent  

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Prince Harry takes veiled swipe at Elon Musk over social media misinformation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Prince Harry takes veiled swipe at Elon Musk over social media misinformation

The Independent  

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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 spent billions to destroy Twitter. Now he’s unleashing Trump on X
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk spent billions to destroy Twitter. Now he’s unleashing Trump on X

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 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. Trump fired off several X posts on Monday …

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