AOC shares fear her Threads app was ‘bricked’ five minutes after joining Twitter rival
1 year, 5 months ago

AOC shares fear her Threads app was ‘bricked’ five minutes after joining Twitter rival

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 Rep Alexandria Ocasio Cortez tweeted that her account on Threads – Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter rival app – was “bricked” after being on the app for just “5 minutes,” on the day of the app’s launch. Highlighting her move to Threads – on Twitter, no less – is perhaps the New York Democrat’s latest move in her feud with Twitter owner Elon Musk. May this platform have good vibes, strong community, excellent humor, and less harassment.” It’s unsurprising that the New York congresswoman jumped on the opportunity to join the “Twitter killer” platform, as she hasn’t been shy about her gripes with Mr Musk and his platform.

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Fake AI ‘slop’ posts about Elon Musk surge on Facebook after election
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Twitter: Want to fight Donald Trump and Elon Musk? Delete your X accounts.
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Digital Future Daily
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Digital Future Daily

Politico  

Elon Musk goes all-in for Trump Elon Musk and Donald Trump during a campaign event. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Elon Musk is mounting a full-court press for the former President Donald Trump today, deploying his platform X to get out the vote for Trump, shout down the “legacy media” and predict a “landslide” for the GOP in Pennsylvania — giving …

"Misinformation superspreaders": Elon Musk is personally boosting conspiracy theorists on X
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Elon Musk deletes ‘joke’ that ‘no one is trying to assassinate Biden and Harris’ following fierce backlash
3 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk deletes ‘joke’ that ‘no one is trying to assassinate Biden and Harris’ following fierce backlash

The Independent  

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‘How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter’ authors say platform is ‘a tool for controlling political discourse’
3 months, 1 week 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 …

From domestic violence to terrorism and war, social media is a thread that connects all the issues that now challenge us
7 months, 4 weeks ago

From domestic violence to terrorism and war, social media is a thread that connects all the issues that now challenge us

ABC  

It has become a standard, if unfortunate, part of Australian politics in recent years for politicians to pick up and run with some incident to crystallise public sentiment on an issue and let the media debate rage on it. Social media is a thread that has run through all these stories: from the misinformation and disinformation spread about the Bondi …

'They can go....', Elon Musk uses expletive words for advertisers for pulling out from X and trying to ‘blackmail’ him
1 year ago

'They can go....', Elon Musk uses expletive words for advertisers for pulling out from X and trying to ‘blackmail’ him

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, is no stranger to controversy. Elon Musk Dismisses Advertiser Boycott and Warns of Consequences for X's Future On Wednesday, Musk sat for a comprehensive interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the 'New York Times' DealBook Summit, delving into diverse topics such as anti-Semitism, an advertiser boycott, Tesla, AI, and beyond. Is …

Musk uses expletive to tell audience he doesn’t care about advertisers that fled X over hate speech
1 year ago

Musk uses expletive to tell audience he doesn’t care about advertisers that fled X over hate speech

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in “blackmail” and, using a profanity, essentially told them to go away. that’s how I feel.” In an on-stage interview at The New York Times DealBook Summit, Musk also apologized …

Elon Musk's X reprimanded after disinformation safety feature scrapped
1 year ago

Elon Musk's X reprimanded after disinformation safety feature scrapped

ABC  

An independent committee has found that X, formerly Twitter, was in breach of Australia's voluntary misinformation and disinformation code, and has withdrawn it as a signatory. Key points: X removed the mechanism for reporting misinformation posted on its platform The ability to report misinformation is a key tenet of the ACPDM code The code is voluntary X removed the mechanism …

Biden joins rival Threads over Musk’s ‘unacceptable’ response to antisemitic conspiracy on X
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden joins rival Threads over Musk’s ‘unacceptable’ response to antisemitic conspiracy on X

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 US president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris joined Instagram’s Threads after …

Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins reinstated on Twitter as Elon Musk overturns bans
1 year, 1 month ago

Tommy Robinson and Katie Hopkins reinstated on Twitter as Elon Musk overturns bans

The Independent  

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Commentary: Elon Musk bought Twitter just to break it. With a new war, we’re paying the price
1 year, 2 months ago

Commentary: Elon Musk bought Twitter just to break it. With a new war, we’re paying the price

LA Times  

It’s been nearly a year since Elon Musk acquired Twitter, and more than the average landlord, he’s made some changes to the storefront: replacing the social media platform’s cheerful winged mascot with an ominous “X,” stripping all but paying subscribers of verified status, and turning it from a frenetic crossroads of breaking news and opinion to a playground for falsehoods …

"A cesspool for bigotry": Elon Musk's threats against Anti-Defamation League may backfire
1 year, 3 months ago

"A cesspool for bigotry": Elon Musk's threats against Anti-Defamation League may backfire

Salon  

Elon Musk, the owner of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, set off an online storm this week when he threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League, whose mission is "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people." Elon Musk creates the conditions on his platform for hate speech and disinformation to run rampant, gets criticized by a whole chorus …

Elon Musk to sue George Soros apologist ADL for targeting X's ad revenues
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk to sue George Soros apologist ADL for targeting X's ad revenues

Op India  

Elon Musk on 5th September threatened to file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League for accusing him and his social media platform X of anti-semitism. To be super clear, I’m pro free speech, but against anti-Semitism of any kind — Elon Musk September 4, 2023 A few hours later, he tweeted, “To clear our platform’s name on the matter …

Musk offers legal aid for users in trouble at work over X posts
1 year, 4 months ago

Musk offers legal aid for users in trouble at work over X posts

The Hindu  

Elon Musk on August 5 said his social media company X would provide monetary legal aid to users who face blowback from their bosses over posts on the platform. Since the tycoon bought the social media platform for $44 billion last October, its advertising business has collapsed, in part because of its looser approach to blocking hate speech, and the …

"Straight out of the authoritarian playbook": Hate speech watchdog sued by Musk's X hits back
1 year, 4 months ago

"Straight out of the authoritarian playbook": Hate speech watchdog sued by Musk's X hits back

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. The internet watchdog Center for Countering Digital Hate hit back at billionaire Elon Musk Tuesday after X—his company formerly known as Twitter—sued the organization over its research into the dissemination of hate speech on the social media platform. In a complaint filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for Northern California in San …

Did Elon Musk take a dig at Threads? See what he just tweeted
1 year, 5 months ago

Did Elon Musk take a dig at Threads? See what he just tweeted

Hindustan Times  

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, it has undergone several changes. It seems like Elon Musk has taken a dig at social media site, Threads As Threads is emerging as a significant rival to Twitter, it seems like Elon Musk has taken a dig at this new social media site. Last month, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg had gone …

Unlikely saviour: Elon Musk's antics give Mark Zuckerberg PR makeover
1 year, 5 months ago

Unlikely saviour: Elon Musk's antics give Mark Zuckerberg PR makeover

The Hindu  

After years of bad press and scandal, Mark Zuckerberg is seeing his reputation spruced up in the fickle world of tech, largely thanks to the increasingly unpredictable behavior of Elon Musk. "It's definitely unique to see two people, who obviously are just ungodly wealthy, be in this kind of grudge match," said Andrew Selepak, assistant media professor at the University …

‘Zuck is a cuck’: Elon Musk takes a jibe at Mark Zuckerberg amid Twitter vs Threads battle
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Zuck is a cuck’: Elon Musk takes a jibe at Mark Zuckerberg amid Twitter vs Threads battle

Hindustan Times  

The war of words between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg has added a new chapter. Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk Musk's latest jibe was made as reply to the screengrab of a Threads post by fast-food chain Wendy’s. Wendy's took a dig at Musk and tagged Zuckerberg, writing: "hey @zuck, you should go to space just to really make him mad …

Tweeting nasty now? Elon Musk calls Zuckerberg cuck and dares him to do dick measuring contest
1 year, 5 months ago

Tweeting nasty now? Elon Musk calls Zuckerberg cuck and dares him to do dick measuring contest

India Today  

The war of words between Twitter owner Elon Musk and Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is heating up, even if the possibility of a UFC-like fight between the two tech CEOs stays out of the window. Things are taking a nastier turn as Musk throws shade at Zuckerberg, going so far as to call him a "cuck" and even joking about …

Old Chat of Mark Zuckerberg Calling Facebook Users 'Dumb' Resurfaces, Elon Musk Reacts
1 year, 5 months ago

Old Chat of Mark Zuckerberg Calling Facebook Users 'Dumb' Resurfaces, Elon Musk Reacts

News 18  

Despite the impressive launch of Meta’s ‘Threads’ app, CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues to face public scrutiny regarding privacy concerns that have long troubled users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Dumb f****.” Mark Zuckerberg talking about Facebook users pic.twitter.com/NhWDh7t50S— Andrew July 6, 2023 The tweet quickly went viral, attracting various reactions. !— Elon Musk July 6, 2023 “One of the many …

Elon Musk says ‘cheating is…’ after Twitter threatens to sue Meta over Threads
1 year, 5 months ago

Elon Musk says ‘cheating is…’ after Twitter threatens to sue Meta over Threads

Hindustan Times  

Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over the new text-based app Threads less than 24 hours after its launch, news outlet Semafor reported. In a letter sent to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter’s lawyer Alex Spiro has accused the company of using the latter’s trade secrets by ‘hiring dozens of former employees of the blue-bird app’. Elon Musk has …

Why Did Mark Zuckerberg Tweet This Spider-Man Meme After Launching Threads
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Did Mark Zuckerberg Tweet This Spider-Man Meme After Launching Threads

News 18  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tweeted for the first time in 11 years today—on the very same day that Meta launched Threads—which is being touted as a major competitor to Twitter. Musk recently tweeted that he is “up for a cage match" with Mark Zuckerberg, and in resonse, the Meta CEO, posted a screenshot of Musk’s tweet on his social media …

This is how Elon Musk reacts on launch of Meta’s Threads app.. Twitter floods with hilarious memes
1 year, 5 months ago

This is how Elon Musk reacts on launch of Meta’s Threads app.. Twitter floods with hilarious memes

Live Mint  

Meta's Instagram on Wednesday officially unveiled Threads which is considered the most potent threat to the struggling social media service Elon Musk owns. However, several users on Twitter taking sides with Elon Musk have reacted on how the Meta’s new Threads app has been created. Recently, a Twitter user with the handle DogeDesigner mocked Meta’s new Threads app with his …

Zuckerberg brings Twitter-like Threads app. Dorsey, Musk flag privacy concerns
1 year, 5 months ago

Zuckerberg brings Twitter-like Threads app. Dorsey, Musk flag privacy concerns

Hindustan Times  

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has unveiled its latest offering: Threads, a new microblogging app set to roll out on Thursday. Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk took swipe on Mark Zuckerberg's new app What is Meta's Threads app? Threads, a text-based conversation app, will allow users to follow the accounts they follow on Instagram and keep the …

'Thank goodness': Elon Musk reacts as Twitter-rival Thread's launch date confirmed
1 year, 5 months ago

'Thank goodness': Elon Musk reacts as Twitter-rival Thread's launch date confirmed

Firstpost  

Meta’s Thread will be launched on 6 July and will be available to users for downloads, according to Apple’s app store data in US After, Meta recently announced the release date of Threads, Twitter boss Elon Musk took a dig at Meta Platforms, stating, “thank goodness they’re so sanely run”. However, the term “sanely run” might suggest that the app …

Elon Musk’s Twitter announces read limits
1 year, 5 months ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter announces read limits

The Hindu  

Thousands of people logged complaints about problems accessing Twitter on Saturday after owner Elon Musk limited most users to viewing 600 tweets a day — restrictions he described as an attempt to prevent unauthorized scraping of potentially valuable data from the site. Rate limits increasing soon to 8000 for verified, 800 for unverified & 400 for new unverified https://t.co/fuRcJLifTn — …

‘Temporary measure’, says Elon Musk as Twitter makes logging in mandatory to view tweets
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Temporary measure’, says Elon Musk as Twitter makes logging in mandatory to view tweets

Hindustan Times  

In a sudden and unannounced update, Twitter has made it mandatory for people to log into their accounts to view tweets and user profiles. This also means that one must have an account on the microblogging website to view tweets, which, until now, could be seen without being logged in or having a profile on the social network. Users discovered …

Australia issues Elon Musk's Twitter with a 'please explain' notice over surge in online hate
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia issues Elon Musk's Twitter with a 'please explain' notice over surge in online hate

ABC  

Elon Musk's social media platform Twitter has been issued with a demand from Australian authorities for information on what it is doing to tackle online hate. Key points: Twitter will face fines of almost $700,000 every day that it does not comply with the demand for information on how it is tackling online hate Australia's eSafety Comissioner says there's been …

Musk’s house crumbling? His ‘enforcer’ Ella Irwin quits Twitter
1 year, 6 months ago

Musk’s house crumbling? His ‘enforcer’ Ella Irwin quits Twitter

Firstpost  

Ella Irwin, one of Elon Musk’s closest confidants, and head of Twitter’s Trust and Safety has resigned from her job. Irwin first joined Twitter’s trust and safety team in June, left when Musk was in the process of taking over, rejoined Twitter and quickly climbed the ranks to become the head of the division after Elon Musk assumed complete control …

AOC threatens to leave Twitter after Elon Musk promotes ‘disgusting’ account impersonating her
1 year, 6 months ago

AOC threatens to leave Twitter after Elon Musk promotes ‘disgusting’ account impersonating her

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 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has threatened to quit Twitter after Elon Musk …

Why Elon Musk is trying to create a new Fox News on Twitter
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Elon Musk is trying to create a new Fox News on Twitter

The Telegraph  

Elon Musk was quick to reject claims that Wednesday’s glitch-filled launch of Ron DeSantis’ US presidential campaign on Twitter had been a setback for the social network. Responding to headlines in left-leaning titles including the New York Times, Washington Post, and MSNBC, Musk countered that “Twitter new account signups just went ballistic.” But the most cutting criticism of the campaign …

A new CEO won’t fix Twitter’s biggest problem
1 year, 7 months ago

A new CEO won’t fix Twitter’s biggest problem

CNN  

New York CNN — During his six months as Twitter’s CEO and owner, Elon Musk decimated its ad business, alienated some news publications and VIP users, and plunged the platform into a constant state of chaos. Just this week, Musk drew backlash for baselessly attacking billionaire George Soros, a frequent target for antisemitic conspiracy theories, saying the financier “hates humanity.” …

Twitter's to-be CEO Yaccarino challenges Elon Musk on his controversial policies and tweets
1 year, 7 months ago

Twitter's to-be CEO Yaccarino challenges Elon Musk on his controversial policies and tweets

India TV News  

On Friday, Elon Musk announced that NBC Universal’s Linda Yaccarino will serve as the new CEO of Twitter. Since taking ownership, Musk has fired thousands of Twitter employees, largely scrapped the trust-and-safety team responsible for keeping the site free of hate speech, harassment and misinformation, and blamed others — particularly mainstream media organizations, which he views as untrustworthy “competitors” to …

Elon Musk says he has found new Twitter CEO
1 year, 7 months ago

Elon Musk says he has found new Twitter CEO

The Hindu  

Elon Musk said on May 11 he has found a new chief executive for Twitter without naming the person and that he will transition to the role of chief technology officer of the social media platform within the next few weeks. — Elon Musk May 11, 2023 Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and a top …

AOC says Elon Musk will cost lives by deleting blue ticks on Twitter
1 year, 8 months ago

AOC says Elon Musk will cost lives by deleting blue ticks on Twitter

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 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has hit out at Elon Musk after Twitter …

Elon Musk’s weekend antics could only further crumble Twitter’s brand value
1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk’s weekend antics could only further crumble Twitter’s brand value

CNN  

New York CNN — Under Elon Musk, Twitter has antagonized multiple major news organizations by labeling them state-funded media, appears to have eased restrictions on Russian government accounts and made crude jokes on the front of its headquarters and on Musk’s own Twitter display name. Late last week, Twitter faced backlash for labeling NPR as a “state-affiliated media” organization akin …

Elon Musk’s 2.30 am mail to Twitter employees reads ‘office is not optional’
1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk’s 2.30 am mail to Twitter employees reads ‘office is not optional’

Live Mint  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been known to work on his whims, on his rationality, sometimes crossing the threshold of what could be considered ‘normal’. The strict diktat imposed by Elon Musk is not the first time for the employees since the Tesla chief completely took over in October last year. Last year, emails and directives from Elon Musk had …

Right-wing troll who sexually harassed AOC on steps of US Capitol sues her for blocking him on Twitter
1 year, 9 months ago

Right-wing troll who sexually harassed AOC on steps of US Capitol sues her for blocking him on Twitter

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. “Mr Stein has a constitutional right to access Ms. Cortez’s Twitter account as part …

Elon Musk apologises after saying disabled Twitter worker was ‘the worst’ and did nothing
1 year, 9 months ago

Elon Musk apologises after saying disabled Twitter worker was ‘the worst’ and did nothing

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. Icelandic entrepreneur Halli Thorleifsson – who sold his company to Twitter and has ben voted as the …

‘Some issue…’: Elon Musk’s test identifies problem with locked Twitter account
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Some issue…’: Elon Musk’s test identifies problem with locked Twitter account

Live Mint  

After receiving complaints regarding the engagement through public and private posts, Elon Musk on Wednesday locked his own account to test the same and cited that there are some “issues with the system”. “Made my account private until tomorrow morning to test whether you see my private tweets more than my public ones,” he tweeted shortly after 6:00 a.m. London …

Elon Musk stoked a storm of homophobic harassment with false claims about Twitter’s former head of safety
1 year, 11 months ago

Elon Musk stoked a storm of homophobic harassment with false claims about Twitter’s former head of safety

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. That did not stop Twitter users from targeting Roth with a flood of homophobic abuse, false accusations, …

Public sphere vitiated: The Hindu Editorial on Twitter after Elon Musk takeover
2 years ago

Public sphere vitiated: The Hindu Editorial on Twitter after Elon Musk takeover

The Hindu  

It has been nearly two months since business magnate Elon Musk took control of Twitter Inc. after a $44 billion acquisition. This resulted in a severe backlash and forced Mr. Musk to post a poll asking his over 122 million followers whether he should step down as the “head of Twitter”, and in turn eliciting a majority response in the …

Elon Musk Bought Twitter Just in Time for a Social Media Crackdown
2 years ago

Elon Musk Bought Twitter Just in Time for a Social Media Crackdown

Slate  

Elon Musk’s leadership decisions at Twitter can be described as drastic, uncoordinated, and volatile—and, after the events of last week, anticompetitive. As Musk and his predecessor Jack Dorsey have both acknowledged, a social media platform’s number of “likes” or users might not reflect the true audience of a tweet—a public post could potentially be visible to anybody on the internet. …

Elon Musk to step down as Twitter CEO
2 years ago

Elon Musk to step down as Twitter CEO

Live Mint  

Elon Musk will step down as the Twitter CEO, the world’s richest man has just announced. As a result of Musk's takeover, the federal government is expanding its probe into Twitter's privacy and data security policies, according to people with knowledge of the situation who spoke to Bloomberg. On December 20, The US Federal Trade Commission expanded its investigation into …

'More insinuation than evidence': Columnist tears apart Elon Musk's 'Twitter Files'
2 years ago

'More insinuation than evidence': Columnist tears apart Elon Musk's 'Twitter Files'

Raw Story  

For the past few weeks, tech billionaire Elon Musk has been partnering up with willing reporters to disseminate what he calls the "Twitter Files" — a series of emails and memoranda that purports to reveal how Twitter partnered with federal law enforcement to silence Republicans and various conservative causes on the platform. One of the biggest sore spots has been …

Business Insider journalist Linette Lopez brands Elon Musk a ‘hypocrite’ as her Twitter account remains suspended without explanation
2 years ago

Business Insider journalist Linette Lopez brands Elon Musk a ‘hypocrite’ as her Twitter account remains suspended without explanation

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 A Business Insider journalist branded Elon Musk a “hypocrite” in a recent interview …

Twitter suspends journalists who wrote about Elon Musk
2 years ago

Twitter suspends journalists who wrote about Elon Musk

India TV News  

Twitter news: Twitter suspended the accounts of journalists who cover the social media platform and its new owner Elon Musk, among them reporters working for The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Voice of America and other publications. The suspension “directly undermines Elon Musk’s claim that he intends to run Twitter as a platform dedicated to free speech,” Buzbee wrote. …

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