Musk's X Feeds Monetization Of Wartime Misinformation
Since Elon Musk's turbulent 2022 acquisition of X, formerly Twitter, the site has restored thousands of once-banned accounts and introduced a paid verification system that critics say has boosted conspiracy theorists.
Latinos Dominate Social Media, Leading in Usage of TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp Across the U.S.
Latinos also represent a significant portion of Snapchat usage
Back from the Ban: Elon Musk Reinstates Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones on X
Jones' efforts to demonize Latinos in the U.S. span several decades
Paris Mayor To Stop Using 'Global Sewer' X
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Monday she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which she described as a "global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy.
With X's Musk Under Fire, Biden Joins Rival Threads
US President Joe Biden on Monday joined Threads, Meta's social media rival to Elon Musk's X, just days after the White House blasted the tech baron for pushing anti-Semitism.
A Year After Musk's Twitter Takeover, X Remains Mired In Turmoil
A year ago Elon Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter, taking the platform on a journey that has resulted in lost money, advertisers and trust.
Old Twitter Vs X: Israel-Gaza War Spotlights 'Information Crisis'
Twitter won fame in the Arab uprisings nearly a decade ago as a pivotal source for real-time crisis information, but that reputation has withered after the platform's transformation into a magnet for hate speech and disinformation under Elon Musk.
EU Warns Musk's X Spreading 'Illegal' Disinfo After Hamas Attack
The EU's digital chief Thierry Breton warned Elon Musk on Tuesday that his platform X, formerly Twitter, is spreading "illegal content and disinformation", in a letter seen by AFP. The letter said concerns had heightened after the Hamas attack against Israel, and demanded Musk respond to the complaint within 24 hours and contact "relevant law enforcement authorities".
US Regulator Says Musk Dodging Twitter Share Buy Questions
US market regulators on Thursday asked a judge to order Elon Musk to comply with a subpoena to answer questions about his purchases of Twitter shares last year.
Musk Considers Charging All X Users Monthly Fee
Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion but has since admitted its value has plunged after he gutted its workforce and allowed right-wing conspiracy theorists back on the site, sending advertisers fleeing.
Threads, Meta's Twitter Competitor, Surges To 100 Million Users Faster Than ChatGPT
Since its release on Wednesday, Threads has been making headlines for its remarkable user growth.
Elon Musk Takes Jab At Meta CEO Zuckerberg, Calling Him 'Zuck Is A Cuck' After Rival Twitter App Launch
The social media feud has involved jibes, threats of legal action, promises of physical confrontation, and now a personal insult.
Twitter's Threat Of Legal Action Against Threads App
Launched to a substantial user base on Wednesday, Threads has been positioned by Meta executives as a "friendly" alternative to Twitter.
Meta's Threads App Takes On Twitter, Gains Millions Of Users
Meta aimed to capitalize on Twitter's weakened state following a series of controversial choices made by its owner, Elon Musk.
Meta To Unveil Twitter Competitor On Thursday
The app, Threads is scheduled to launch on Thursday and is already available for pre-order on the Apple App Store.
Elon Musk Claims To Have Found A Woman To Serve As The New CEO Of Twitter
Musk said he never intended to be CEO of Tesla, and that he didn't want to be chief executive of any other companies either.
Twitter Is Roughly Breaking Even, Has 1,500 Employees, Says Musk
Musk stated that Twitter currently has roughly 1,500 employees, a significant decrease from the "just under 8,000 staff members" it had in October.
Twitter Source Code Leaked Online, Court Filing Reveals
Twitter CEO Elon Musk claimed Twitter's algorithm is "overly complex & not fully understood internally,"
Consumers Should Take Advantage Of Tesla’s Big Price-Off On EVs
Tesla has slightly lowered the prices of its EV lineup, raising questions on whether this is in any way connection with Elon Musk's Twitter problems.
#TwitterDown Is The Latest Anti-Musk Trend
On Wednesday, Twitter went into chaos, as outages occurred within the social media platform for many users. Technical difficulties arose to the point where the #TwitterDown has been created.
Twitter To Ban Users From Promoting Rival Social Platforms
Twitter announced Sunday it would no longer allow users to promote their accounts on several rival social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, but the site's mercurial owner Elon Musk appeared to backtrack on the new policy just hours later.
Elon Musk Suspends Journalists' Twitter Accounts For "Doxing"
Billionaire and Twitter CEO Elon Musk is back in the news for suspending Twitter accounts. This time, the accounts of multiple journalists, who were covering Elon Musk and the suspension of a Twitter account tracking Musk’s private jet, were suspended.
Twitter Suspends Account That Tracked Musk's Private Plane
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has seemingly gone against his free speech ways, suspending a Twitter account that has been tracking his private jet.
Dave Chapelle Shocks Audience Bringing Out Billionaire Elon Musk To Loud Boos
At Dave Chapelle’s recent comedy show, to the shock of many, he brought out controversial billionaire Elon Musk and he was met with mixed reactions. On Sunday at San Francisco’s Chase Center, Chapelle introduced the Tesla and Twitter CEO to the crowd.
Ex-Head Of Site Integrity Claims FBI Warned Twitter Of Hacking, Leak Operations
Twitter was allegedly warned about a hack-and-leak operation tied to the US Presidential elections that involved state actors, including Hunter Biden.
Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson Apologizes for Vulgar Tweet
Lamar Jackson apologized Friday for his vulgar reply to a frustrated fan's opinion on Twitter after the Ravens' 28-27 loss to the Jaguars last Sunday.
Kanye West's Twitter Suspended Again After Posting Swastika
After posting a controversial picture of a swastika inside the star of David with the caption “YE24 LOVE EVERYONE #LOVESPEECH“, Kanye West’s Twitter has been suspended. Based on the “YE24” in his caption coupled with his November announcement on Twitter that he is running for president, the symbol may be used in his 2024 presidential campaign.
Jack White, Trent Reznor, and David Simon Add to Growing List of Celebrities Leaving Twitter
Elon Musk, Donald Trump's return and policy changes have caused more celebrities to flee the platform. How did these celebrities make their exit?
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Deletes "Out Of Character" Tweet Directed At Fan
NFL star quarterback Lamar Jackson deleted a tweet that contained vulgar language in response to a fan trolling the Baltimore Ravens 28–27 road loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Musk Takes Swipe At Bankman-Fried Management, Questions Funding Media Ways
Elon Musk took a swipe at Sam Bankman-Fried, questioning his ability to fund other media outlets such as Vox and Semafor.