Zuckerberg and Musk: Tech icons take diverging paths in struggle for public trust
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Zuckerberg and Musk built opposite reputations - Zuck as an out-of-touch nerd, Musk as an irreverent visionary
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The Cambridge Analytica scandal severely damaged public trust in Facebook and Zuckerberg
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Musk attracted a cult following for his blunt style, but his Twitter takeover lost him support
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Zuckerberg seized an opportunity to boost his image by launching Threads as a Twitter rival
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Though Musk's reputation has declined and Zuck's improved recently, both remain polarizing figures whose legacies are still unfolding