Main topic: X (formerly known as Twitter) throttling traffic to websites disliked by Elon Musk.
Key points:
1. X slowed down access to websites including The New York Times, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, Reuters, and Substack.
2. These websites have been publicly attacked by Musk in the past.
3. The delays potentially affected the traffic and ad revenue of these companies.
Hint on Elon Musk: Musk has previously blocked links to competitors, called the New York Times "propaganda," and took away their verification check mark. He has also feuded with Mark Zuckerberg and threatened a cage fight.
Former pharmaceutical executive and convicted securities fraudster Martin Shkreli claims he has been lobbying Elon Musk through mutual friends to regain access to his original X (formerly Twitter) account, alleging that Musk's actions contradict his stance on free speech; Shkreli believes Musk may be jealous of him and his machismo.
Elon Musk's company, X (formerly known as Twitter), is facing 2,200 arbitration cases from former employees seeking their promised severance, which could cost the company over $3.5 million in filing fees alone.
X, the Elon Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has obtained payments licenses from several U.S. states, indicating plans to support payment processing and cryptocurrency services.
Elon Musk became the owner of Twitter and renamed it to X.com in order to fulfill his ambition of creating an "everything app" that combines financial transactions and social connections, according to his official biographer Walter Isaacson.
Elon Musk accuses the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of falsely accusing his platform, X, of being anti-Semitic and threatening to file a defamation lawsuit against them, while also claiming that X's advertising revenue has dropped by 60% due to pressure from the ADL.
Twitter, now called X, is suing California over a state law that requires social media companies to disclose their content policies, claiming it violates free speech and pressure them to remove objectionable content.
Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter led to multiple business decisions that violated the company's internal policies and likely ran afoul of a government order on data security and privacy, according to depositions from former employees published by the Justice Department in a court filing.
Elon Musk is threatening to sue the Anti-Defamation League over claims that their statements about rising hate speech caused a significant decrease in advertising on the site, despite Musk's public statements and actions becoming increasingly unhinged.
Elon Musk's leadership at X (formerly Twitter) is being questioned by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the company's compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's consent order on data privacy and security, as investigations reveal a chaotic environment and potential violations.
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, revealed plans for his social network, X (formerly Twitter), to introduce a monthly payment system to combat bots, but did not disclose the cost or additional features included, while also claiming to have 550 million monthly users generating millions of daily posts, without specifying the authenticity of these users. Musk's discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed concerns over hate speech and antisemitism on the platform, following Musk's previous amplification of such content. Musk's takeover of Twitter led to significant changes, including staff cuts, the restoration of previously suspended accounts, and the elimination of Twitter's verification system.
Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter), has announced cuts to the platform's election integrity team, stating that they were undermining election integrity.
Activist investor Bill Ackman expresses his admiration for Elon Musk and suggests that a deal between Musk and X (formerly known as Twitter) would be welcome, pointing out X's crushing debt load as a possible reason for Musk to agree to the deal and take a part of X public again.
Elon Musk is being sued for libel after he promoted baseless claims suggesting a California man was a government agent posing as a neo-Nazi, amid ongoing criticism of X's handling of hateful and false posts.
Elon Musk received anonymous text messages urging him to acquire Twitter and a lawsuit against him reveals that many of his actions since purchasing the platform align with the recommendations outlined in the messages, including his attacks against the Anti-Defamation League.
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is facing financial challenges as advertising revenue decreases and its value is estimated to be worth less than its debt.
X Corp., owned by Elon Musk, has been ordered by a judge to reimburse former Twitter executives, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, $1.1 million in legal fees after they were fired by Musk.
Elon Musk's tenure as head of Twitter (now X) has been characterized by numerous failures, including failed subscription fees, controversial policies, and a decline in user activity, leading to questions about the platform's future and financial viability.
Elon Musk's social network, formerly known as Twitter and now called X, has removed news headlines from article links in an effort to improve aesthetics, with Musk expressing a desire for news organizations to post content directly on the platform.
Elon Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is now serving users clickbait advertisements that cannot be blocked, reported, or easily identified as ads.
Elon Musk has been warned by a European regulator about the proliferation of illegal content and disinformation on X (formerly known as Twitter) during the Israel-Hamas conflict, with potential fines of up to 6% of the company's annual revenue for non-compliance.
The European Union has warned Elon Musk that his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is spreading illegal content and disinformation following the Hamas attacks on Israel, urging him to update content enforcement policies and remove violating content in a timely manner.
Elon Musk's social network X, formerly known as Twitter, is testing a $1 annual subscription for new users in New Zealand and the Philippines in an effort to reduce spam and bot activity on the platform.
Elon Musk is reportedly considering pulling Twitter (referred to as "X") out of the European Union rather than complying with the bloc's Digital Services Act, as the platform faces investigation and requirements regarding content moderation and illegal content handling.
Elon Musk announced that social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, will introduce two new tiers of premium subscriptions, one with all features but ads and a more expensive option with no ads, in an effort to boost revenue.
Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter, now renamed X, has led to an increase in anti-LGBTQ hate speech, harassment, and disinformation, causing many LGBTQ users, including high-profile figures like Elton John and Ellen DeGeneres, to abandon the platform.
Elon Musk's takeover of X, formerly known as Twitter, has led to a decline in users and advertisers, as well as a loss of core features and revenue, preventing it from becoming the "everything app" Musk envisioned.
