Elon Musk’s X/Twitter paying MPs to tweet is just one part of a huge battle for the future of the internet
4 days, 5 hours ago

Elon Musk’s X/Twitter paying MPs to tweet is just one part of a huge battle for the future of the internet

The Independent  

On the internet, upsetting people pays. “The fact that Reform MPs are profiting financially from posting on Musk’s X tells us all we need to know about how genuine their motives are,” said Carla Denyer, MP for Bristol Central and Green Party co-leader, and the Labour Party suggested that it was evidence that the politicians involved are “grifters who do it just to make money”. One of Twitter’s great fortunes was that it convinced much of the news and media industry that it was advantageous to freely provide it content – all through the day, often exclusively and usually before anyone else – but that pull became lessened as posting on X became less appealing and social networks lost some of their glitz. Late last year, X changed that system, so that users would receive money from the subscription fee paid by premium users – that was done in an effort to ensure that paying subscribers could give money to their favoured creators by engaging with their posts. That leaves many of the same incentives in place, however, and might indeed make them even stronger given that subscribers to X’s premium offering tend to be those ideologically aligned with Elon Musk.

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US government sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose Twitter stock ownership
10 hours, 29 minutes ago

US government sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose Twitter stock ownership

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 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued billionaire Elon Musk, saying he …

Senior Labour politician questions Elon Musk’s ‘reluctance’ to appear before MPs in parliament
Trending News
2 days, 16 hours ago

Senior Labour politician questions Elon Musk’s ‘reluctance’ to appear before MPs in parliament

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A senior Labour MP has questioned Elon Musk’s apparent “reluctance” to …

Welcome to Elon Musk’s world, where politicians are paid to be divisive
4 days ago

Welcome to Elon Musk’s world, where politicians are paid to be divisive

The Independent  

The revelation that Reform MPs Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson and Rupert Lowe have pocketed over £10,000 from Elon Musk’s X between them is deeply depressing – and not just because wealthy, unpleasant men shunting money back and forth between each other turns the stomach. Unlike traditional media, where editorial standards might temper the most inflammatory content, X’s monetisation strategy actively …

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

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Elon Musk's X hikes up price for premium plus plan to boost creator payments
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk's X hikes up price for premium plus plan to boost creator payments

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk-owned social platform X has increased the price of its premium-plus plan in several markets starting December 21, as the company aims to boost creator payments, reported Reuters. X, formerly Twitter, has increased the price of its premium plus subscription Their top-tier plan has increased from $16 to $22 per month in the United States, reported Reuters citing a …

The rise of Bluesky: Elon Musk’s decentralised rival reaches 25 million users, rises as Twitter’s social media rival
1 month, 1 week ago

The rise of Bluesky: Elon Musk’s decentralised rival reaches 25 million users, rises as Twitter’s social media rival

Live Mint  

Bluesky, a decentralised social media platform, is witnessing significant growth, with its user base nearing 25 million. While platforms like Mastodon and Threads initially attracted users, Bluesky emerged as a promising alternative, particularly after Donald Trump’s recent presidential election. Musk’s social media platform has 611 million users as of April 2024. According to a Bluesky representative, the platform’s open network …

Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism Australia PM Albanese says

The Hindu  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban, legislated this week. The ban, which the centre-left government says is world-leading, could strain …

Australia PM fires back at Elon Musk’s ‘backdoor to internet control’ remark on social media ban: ‘As the owner of X...’
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Elon Musk: How the plan to throttle links on X is dumber than you think.
55 years ago

Elon Musk: How the plan to throttle links on X is dumber than you think.

Slate  

Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter has had two dominant ideological hallmarks. Musk indeed fights with the mainstream press a lot, and he notoriously turned Twitter’s media relations email into a bot that responded to press inquiries with a poop emoji. Links to other sites are a critical feature of news on X, because news isn’t free to make and the …

Tech Tonic | An elusive social media mirage, and an equally unbothered Elon Musk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tech Tonic | An elusive social media mirage, and an equally unbothered Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

The past few days, felt akin to an unpleasant recall. That, they first said, took that social media platform’s footprint to about 15 million users. Cue headlines such as “users are fleeing Elon Musk’s X…” and that “X is haemorrhaging users…”. For every celebrity and advertiser that’s left Twitter and X in previous months, gone with them are followers who …

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news on X
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk confirms that he’s limiting people’s ability to share outside news 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 Elon Musk has appeared to confirm that his social media company X, formerly …

Social media age ban inquiry flooded with 15,000 submissions after Elon Musk weighs in
1 month, 3 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 …

‘How much does it cost?’: Elon Musk hints at buying MSNBC as Donald Trump Jr suggests ‘funniest idea ever’
1 month, 3 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, 3 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 …

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'
1 month, 3 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 …

What is Bluesky and Why Are Millions Leaving Elon Musk's X for It?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

What is Bluesky and Why Are Millions Leaving Elon Musk's X for It?

Deccan Chronicle  

Social media platform, Bluesky, considered as rival of Elon Musk’s X, have seen an influx of new users since the US presidential election results. More than 1 million new users have joined the Bluesky following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Other reason for the influx is X’s announcement of allowing users to view posts from people who had blocked them, …

People Are Leaving X Because Of Elon Musk
1 month, 4 weeks ago

People Are Leaving X Because Of Elon Musk

Huff Post  

A portrait picture of Elon Musk photographed in Krakow, Poland, on Jan. 22, 2024 and X, formerly Twitter, logo are screened for illustration photo. It’s no secret that Musk has given X users numerous reasons to want to exit the social media app over the years, starting with the peculiar “X” rebrand and reported uptick of hate speech under the …

Everything you need to know about Bluesky, which is giving the Twitter vibes X can't
2 months ago

Everything you need to know about Bluesky, which is giving the Twitter vibes X can't

Salon  

All anyone can talk about is the mass exodus from X to a new-ish social media platform called Bluesky. According to multiple lawsuits, Musk's new version of Twitter included laying off 80% of the company's staff and allegedly not paying bills. Not only has Musk fired much of the Twitter workforce, but he also publicly antagonized journalists and news outlets …

The Guardian leaves X, calling it a ‘toxic media platform’
2 months ago

The Guardian leaves X, calling it a ‘toxic media 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. Read our privacy policy The Guardian newspaper has announced it will stop posting on X, formerly Twitter, …

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

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

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

Digital Future Daily
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Twitter brain drain: Academic exodus followed Elon Musk’s takeover
2 months, 3 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 …

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

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  

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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, 4 weeks ago

The tweet that has finally taught Elon Musk a lesson

The Independent  

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

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

Keir Starmer’s complicated relationship with Elon Musk’s X
5 months ago

Keir Starmer’s complicated relationship with Elon Musk’s X

The Independent  

It is hard to remember nowadays, but there used to be a time when politicians tried to resist Twitter, as Elon Musk’s X used to be known. In the wake of Mr Musk’s attacks on the government and Sir Keir Starmer over the recent riots, is it time for Labour politicians to break up with X? She told an audience …

Musk’s Riot Provocations Prompt UK to Seek Tougher Online Rules
5 months ago

Musk’s Riot Provocations Prompt UK to Seek Tougher Online Rules

Live Mint  

Keir Starmer called for a “mature conversation” with social media companies to limit malicious content that’s stoked days of rioting in the UK. On Monday, Kyle’s office said he met with executives from Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, TikTok and X to discuss “the spread of hateful misinformation and incitement.” The next day, Musk compared the UK to the …

As Elon Musk clashes with Starmer on X: Could Twitter be banned in the UK?
5 months, 1 week ago

As Elon Musk clashes with Starmer on X: Could Twitter be banned in the UK?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines 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. He later reposted this comment, alongside several memes which depict …

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, 1 week 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 …

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
5 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover

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 Musk's social media …

How a few Twitter posts on Elon Musk’s X helped fan the flames of unrest and rioting across the UK
5 months, 1 week ago

How a few Twitter posts on Elon Musk’s X helped fan the flames of unrest and rioting across the UK

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. Much of it was false: posts about the attacker’s name, and supposed Muslim identity, were trending long …

EDWARD LUCAS: Elon Musk should be in the dock over social media lies that have led violent thugs to rampage through our streets
5 months, 1 week ago

EDWARD LUCAS: Elon Musk should be in the dock over social media lies that have led violent thugs to rampage through our streets

Daily Mail  

The thugs and bigots rampaging through our streets in the dreadful days since the Southport stabbings deserve severe punishment for their violent crimes. But having spent decades dealing with Russian disinformation, I can say that it smells and looks to me like a Kremlin propaganda outlet aiming not to promote Vladimir Putin’s regime, but to sow dissension and mistrust in …

Starmer warns social media firms over misinformation sparking violent disorder
5 months, 1 week ago

Starmer warns social media firms over misinformation sparking violent disorder

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 Sir Keir Starmer has warned social media “carries responsibility” over tackling misinformation in …

Why Bernie Sanders is thanking Elon Musk
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Bernie Sanders is thanking Elon Musk

Raw Story  

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday took the unusual step of applauding Elon Musk—but not for reasons that the Tesla CEO and world's richest man would likely find flattering. In the wake of reports indicating that Musk plans to inject $45 million per month into a new super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump's bid for another four years in …

Elon Musk suggests late Twitter disclosure was a mistake, seeks to end lawsuit
6 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk suggests late Twitter disclosure was a mistake, seeks to end lawsuit

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk wants to dismiss a lawsuit by former Twitter shareholders who said he waited too long in early 2022 to reveal his large ownership stake in the social media company, saying "all indications" show his delay was a mistake. Investors in the proposed class action said Musk and his wealth manager Jared Birchall knew a U.S. Securities and Exchange …

Elon Musk tries to walk back ‘go f*** yourself’ comments to woo advertisers who fled X
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk tries to walk back ‘go f*** yourself’ comments to woo advertisers who fled X

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 Last year, Elon Musk …

Elon Musk's Tamil meme dig at Apple-OpenAI partnership spins amusing X reactions
7 months ago

Elon Musk's Tamil meme dig at Apple-OpenAI partnership spins amusing X reactions

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's unhinged X escapades have inadvertently become part of the social media platform's renewed legacy since the businessman and investor took over the reigns. Elon's jab meant to imply how the Apple-OpenAI partnership essentially spells the commencement of yet another chapter in unethical data sharing. Elon Musk used a meme-ified still from Tamil film Thappattam to take a dig …

Engineers sue Elon Musk and SpaceX, saying the company mirrored his juvenile, crude X posts
7 months ago

Engineers sue Elon Musk and SpaceX, saying the company mirrored his juvenile, crude X posts

LA Times  

Elon Musk, shown at a Hollywood event in April, is the subject of a lawsuit that spotlights crude social media posts and alleges retaliatory firings. In one post highlighted in the complaint, Musk posted to Chad Hurley, the former CEO of YouTube, “if you touch my wiener, you can have a horse.” In another instance, he posted a picture of …

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