Musk suspends Twitter accounts of several prominent journalists
When a Twitter user posted screenshots of suspended accounts of some journalists, Musk said on Friday: "Same doxxing rules apply to journalists as to everyone else. "They posted my exact real-time location, basically assassination coordinates, in (obvious) direct violation of Twitter terms of service." The user's post also included journalists Ryan Mac from The New York Times and Aaron Rupar from Independent.
Twitter to shut down newsletter tool Revue in 2023
Twitter's senior product manager and Revue founder Martijn de Kuijper made the announcement in a post on Wednesday. Users will not be able to access their Revue account from January 18, 2023 and all data will be deleted. "This has been a hard decision because we know Revue has a passionate user base, made up of people like you," Kuijper wrote.
Musk sells Tesla stock worth $3.5 bn amid Twitter overhaul
Since November 2021, Musk has sold more than $39 billion of Tesla shares. After the fresh share sale, according to a form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Musk now owns about $66 billion worth of Tesla stock. In April this year, the new Twitter CEO sold off $8.5 billion worth of Tesla stock while in August, he offloaded another $7 billion shares.
Twitter suspends account tracking Musk, legal action underway
Jack Sweeney, a 19-year-old college student and aviation enthusiast, created the @ElonJet account, which provided regular updates on flights of Musk by using publicly available data. Musk on Thursday said: "legal action is being taken against Sweeney and organisations who supported harm to my family," arguing it put his son at risk.
Anti-LGBTQ slurs increase on Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover: Report
The researchers looked at nine popular right-wing accounts which include Tim Pool, Jack Posobiec, Jake Shield, Gays Against Groomers, Blaire White, Allie Beth Stuckey, Andy Ngo, Seth Dillon, and Mike Cernovich to chart their use of the anti-LGBTQ slur "groomer".
Tech layoffs surpass Great Recession levels, set to get worse in early 2023
In 2008, tech companies laid off about 65,000 employees, and a similar number of workers lost their livelihoods in 2009, according to data by global outplacement and career transitioning firm global outplacement & career transitioning firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
'There's nothing to hide', says Jack Dorsey on Musk's 'Twitter files'
Dorsey wrote an essay on Revue, an editorial newsletter tool for writers and publishers on Tuesday, reports The Verge. He said that the Twitter staff should not be targeted for perceived slights, and stated that he wished the information had been "released Wikileaks-style." He also promoted Bitcoin and his own social networking protocol in the essay.
Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council after key members quit
The group was formed in 2016 and had newly 100 independent researchers and human rights activists. In an email to remaining council members, Twitter said that as the company moves into a new phase, "we are reevaluating how best to bring external insights into our product and policy development work".
Musk gets booed by crowd at Dave Chappelle show
Musk appeared in Chappelle's show on Sunday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco, reports The Verge. During Chappelle's set, the controversial comedian presented the controversial billionaire who entered the stage to confused applause and boos. Videos of Musk's appearance immediately appeared on Twitter.
Twitter Blue is back as Musk announces to remove all legacy verified badges
The Blue subscription service with verification costs $8 for Android users and $11 for iPhone owners per month. "Starting today, when you subscribe your account will get access to subscriber-only features including Edit Tweet, 1080p video uploads, reader mode, and a blue checkmark (once your account has been reviewed)," said the company.
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