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Tag: Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s Cuts at Twitter? A Data Center, Janitors, Some Toilet Paper
Elon Musk has reduced the company to a bare-bones operation, and employees are under a “zero-based budgeting” mandate to justify any spending.
She Worked for Twitter. Then She Tweeted at Elon Musk.
Sasha Solomon, a software engineer, joined others in the media business who lost their jobs this year after publicly taking on their employers.
Elon Musk’s Distraction Is Just One of Tesla’s Problems
The maker of electric cars faces sharp competition, plummeting shares and production woes while its chief executive is preoccupied with Twitter.
Elon Musk, Management Guru?
Why the Twitter owner’s ruthless, unsparing style has made him a hero to many bosses in Silicon Valley.
Elon Musk and Matt Taibbi Set Off Debate Over Release of Twitter Files
A release of internal documents from Twitter set off intense debates in the intersecting worlds of media, politics and tech.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Role Puts Tesla Board Under New Scrutiny
Corporate governance experts say the electric-car maker’s directors may need to rein in the chief executive, with whom many have personal ties.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Teeters on the Edge After Another 1,200 Leave
Mr. Musk sent emails on Friday asking to learn about Twitter’s underlying technology as key infrastructure teams have been decimated.
FTX’s Unraveling and Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Twitter Employees
Sam Bankman-Fried’s DMs go public, and Congress announces an investigation. Tech’s nightmare November continues.
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Elon Musk’s Twitter
Seven Democratic senators urged the Federal Trade Commission to examine whether the social media company, under Mr. Musk’s ownership, had violated a 2011 privacy agreement.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Did Not Perform at Its Best on Election Day
False narratives about voting in the midterm elections proliferated on the platform, which has shed half its employees since Mr. Musk bought the company last month.
Elon Musk, Under Financial Pressure, Pushes to Make Money From Twitter
The billionaire and his advisers have discussed adding paid direct messages, fees to watch videos and other features to the service.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives
At least four Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world’s largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.
Elon Musk, Plus a Circle of Confidants, Tightens Control Over Twitter
The billionaire and a group of his friends and advisers are working on layoff plans and how to swiftly change Twitter’s product, said people with knowledge of the matter.
Elon Musk, in a Tweet, Shares Link From Site Known to Publish False News
The tweet on Sunday posted an article that made baseless allegations about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband.
Antisemitic campaign tries to capitalize on Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover.
The campaign appeared to start after Mr. Musk had officially taken control of the company.
Elon Musk’s Hidden Twitter Motives and a Metaverse Meetup
Is the $44 billion Twitter deal actually for real this time? Our hosts disagree.
What Does X Mean to Elon Musk?
The letter X has had significance in the billionaire’s life, from his early days as an entrepreneur to his personal life and now to his pursuit of Twitter.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Will Be a Wild Ride
His deal to buy the company is back on. Here are six predictions about Twitter under Musk’s control, if it happens.
Elon Musk’s Lawyers Subpoena Twitter Whistle-Blower
Peiter Zatko’s accusations of false statements and security shortcomings at Twitter may be used by Mr. Musk in the legal battle over a $44 billion acquisition of the company.
Twitter’s Earnings Falter as It Fights with Elon Musk
The social media company swung to a loss in the second quarter and cited “uncertainty” over its pending takeover by the billionaire Tesla chief executive as a factor.
Elon Musk and Twitter to Go to Trial Over Deal In October
Twitter had sought to expedite the case by requesting a trial in September, which Mr. Musk had countered by asking for a trial in February.
What Is Delaware’s Court of Chancery and Its Role in Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal?
If Twitter sues Mr. Musk to force a sale of the company, the case is likely to end up at a 230-year-old court in Delaware.
What Are Spam Bots and Why They’re an Issue in Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal
Bots can tweet at people, share tweets, follow and be followed by other people. And there are good bots and bad.
Elon Musk, Twitter and a Potential Legal Battle
Mr. Musk has appeared reluctant to proceed with the $44 billion agreement, citing uncertainty about the number of fake accounts on the platform.
Elon Musk tells Twitter’s employees he wants the service to ‘contribute to a better, long-lasting civilization.’
Mr. Musk answered questions from Twitter’s 8,000 workers for the first time in a virtual meeting on Thursday.
Elon Musk says a lower price for Twitter is ‘not out of the question.’
Mr. Musk has been creating confusion around whether the Twitter deal will close, causing the social media company’s share price to fall.
Judge refuses to strike down Elon Musk’s settlement with the S.E.C. over his Twitter posts.
Mr. Musk had challenged an agreement he reached with securities regulators after he claimed that he had the funding to take Tesla private.
Elon Musk’s Deal for Twitter Includes a $1 Billion Breakup Fee
Twitter would have to pay if it signed a deal with another suitor. Mr. Musk would have to pay if his financing falls apart.
Elon Musk and the Gray of ‘Free Speech’
He wants Twitter to allow more speech. We’ve got questions.