Tucker Carlson announced his next move: he’s launching a new show on Twitter. For Twitter owner Elon Musk, a Fox News-style show on Twitter could cause problems. Users and advertisers sensitive to misinformation could jump ship if Carlson goes rogue. Tucker Carlson’s sudden exit from Fox News last month has fueled weeks of speculation about … Read more
Musk reportedly felt the AI company was not paying enough for access, per the publication. He has been cautious about the tech for some time but is known to be working on his own AI project. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the … Read more
Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that the social media platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click, calling it a win for both the public and media organizations. The feature, to be rolled out in May, will enable users who do not “sign up … Read more
After saying that only verified accounts will be allowed to appear in the ‘For You recommendations’, Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday clarified that users will still see tweets in the ‘For You tab’ from the people they directly follow. Musk tweeted: “Forgot to mention that accounts you follow directly will also be in For … Read more
Meta Platforms on Sunday announced that it is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified, which will let users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge, as it looks to help content creators grow and build communities. The subscription bundle for Instagram and Facebook, to be launched later this … Read more
Twitter staff can tweet from any account, according to an FTC complaint seen by The Washington Post. The ex-Twitter engineer behind the complaint said it was called “GodMode,” and the company didn’t close it after a hack. In 2020, hackers tweeted a Bitcoin scam from several high-profile accounts after accessing internal systems. Twitter staff can … Read more
The value of Elon Musk’s company has sunk by almost 70% from its November 2021 peak. Musk has refused to draw a link between Tesla’s decline and his takeover of Twitter. Short-sellers made $15 billion this year betting that shares in Tesla would fall, as about $800 billion was wiped off its value, new research … Read more
More than 1,400 Twitter employees signed up to Blind in the past month, its co-founder told Insider. About 95% of Twitter’s workforce is now on Blind, Kyum Kim said. Users of the anonymous professional network can only review the company they work for. Twitter employees have been flocking to Blind, the anonymous professional network, since … Read more
Prior to the statement, Musk blamed pressure from activist groups for the pause on ad spending. Before the takeover, Musk promised investors Twitter wouldn’t become a “free-for-all hellscape” in a letter. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app The … Read more