Changes in X/Twitter's Leadership under Linda Yaccarino

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X/Twitter, makes changes to her inner circle amidst pressure from owner Elon Musk to improve financial performance. Key staff changes include firing Joe Benarroch and expanding Nick Pickles' role. Tensions rise as Musk expects revenue growth and cost-cutting measures.

Elon Musk's Plan to Transform X (Formerly Twitter) with Payment Platform

Elon Musk plans to transform X (formerly Twitter) into an 'everything app' with a payment platform similar to PayPal. New documents reveal X's financial struggles since Musk acquired it, with revenue falling by nearly 40%. X is seeking money transmitter licenses for its new payment service, X Payments.

X (formerly Twitter) Updates Rules to Allow Adult Content

X (formerly Twitter) has updated its rules to formally allow users to post consensually produced adult and graphic content on the platform, with certain guidelines. The company believes in the autonomy of adults to engage in sexual expression as a form of artistic expression, while balancing restrictions for minors and users who choose not to see such content. This move could potentially lead to the development of adult content services by X.

X (formerly Twitter) Allows Adult and Graphic Content

Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, now allows adult and graphic content on the platform as long as it is consensually produced and labeled appropriately. The new guidelines aim to bring more clarity to the rules on adult content sharing.

Donald Trump Jr.'s Reaction to Donald Trump's Conviction

Donald Trump Jr. expresses outrage on Twitter after his father, Donald Trump, is found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. He refers to the U.S. as a 'third-world shithole' and criticizes the sentencing date as election interference.

Building a Legal Team Through Twitter

Akiva Cohen built a legal team by hiring lawyers he met on Twitter who showed intelligence and legal analysis skills, working on cases like a $500 million lawsuit against Elon Musk. The team formed through online interactions and successfully took on cases like defending former Twitter employees against Elon Musk.

Elon Musk reinstating Nick Fuentes' Twitter account

Elon Musk announces that X (formerly Twitter) will reinstate the suspended account of white supremacist Nick Fuentes, sparking controversy amid a surge in antisemitism incidents in the U.S.

Conservative mockery of NBC News reporter Ben Collins

Conservatives mock NBC News reporter Ben Collins for transitioning to CEO of satirical news website The Onion and embracing disinformation. Collins criticizes Elon Musk and Twitter for promoting lies and conspiracy theories. Despite his left-wing leanings, Collins returns to Twitter to promote The Onion.

Twitter's Compliance with Brazilian Censorship Demands and Elon Musk's Condemnations

Twitter informs Brazil's Supreme Federal Tribunal it will comply with censorship demands, reversing previous defiance stance. Elon Musk publicly condemns STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes and accuses him of election interference. Musk faces legal inquiries for incitement to crime and obstruction of justice in Brazil.

Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter to X and the security concerns with automatic link replacement

Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter to X faced a setback when the automatic link replacement system on the iOS app backfired, potentially exposing users to phishing attacks. Despite initial glitches, the issue has been partially resolved.

Truth Social's Financial Situation and Trump's Potential Gain

Digital World Acquisition Corp shareholders align with Truth Social, despite $49 million in losses. Draws parallels to tech giants like Twitter and Amazon that were unprofitable at their start. Truth Social aims to segment social media like TV and radio. Trump faces challenges using potential $3 billion gain to appeal New York judgment.

Elon Musk and Free Speech

Matt Taibbi criticizes Elon Musk for falling short of his promise to be a 'free speech absolutist' after Musk bought Twitter. Taibbi, an independent journalist, claims Musk is disenfranchising thousands of Substack writers.

Controversial Tweet About Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman trended on Twitter due to a controversial tweet from someone questioning if a certain act was a Cuban tradition. The tweet caused a stir on social media.

Impact of Elon Musk's Takeover of Twitter

The book 'Character Limit' by Kate Conger and Ryan Mac delves into the aftermath of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, exploring the significant political, social, and financial implications. Musk's $44 billion purchase and subsequent changes to the platform have captured widespread attention.

Twitter's Decline Under Elon Musk's Ownership

Twitter's bot problem has worsened since moderation was reduced, leading to a flood of spammy accounts. Elon Musk's ownership accelerated the platform's decline, causing a significant drop in ad revenue. The platform's transformation has negatively impacted user experience and advertiser confidence.

Suspension of Yulia Navalnya from Twitter and Elon Musk's Alleged Support for Russian Propaganda

Yulia Navalnya, widow of Alexei Navalny, was suspended from Twitter after demanding return of her husband's body and blaming Putin for his death. Elon Musk, Twitter owner, criticized for facilitating Russian propaganda.