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Sorry, Twitter! Elon Musk Found His Next Shiny Object
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Sorry, Twitter! Elon Musk Found His Next Shiny Object

[ad_1] For all his childish behavior on Twitter, Elon Musk would still like us to believe in his noble ambitions to make the world a better place. His space exploration company will make humans an interplanetary species, electric car maker Tesla Inc. will move us toward sustainable energy and his newly acquired Twitter will become a haven of free speech and healthy debate. Actually that last goal isn't going so well. Twitter stands little hope of becoming a financial or cultural success under Musk as he continues to drain the online platform of talent, revenue sources and integrity. His latest antic has been to deflect criticism of Dilbert creator Scott Adams for a bizarre and racially offensive tirade on YouTube and blame “the media” for being racist instead. Luckily a new missio...
‘Someone else’ could be running Twitter this year, says Musk
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‘Someone else’ could be running Twitter this year, says Musk

[ad_1] Twitter boss Elon Musk said Wednesday that a new CEO might be running the online platform by the end of 2023, after a "rollercoaster" ride since he took full ownership last year."I'm guessing probably towards the end of this year should be good timing to find someone else to run the company," he told the World Government Summit conference in Dubai via video. "I need to stabilise the organisation and make sure it's in a healthy place and that the product roadmap is clearly laid out.... I think it should be in a stable position around the end of this year." Musk paid $44 billion for his favourite social media platform and exiting day-to-day operations would allow him to deflect criticism that he is neglecting his other ventures, especially electric car company Tesla.The founder of...
TIMELINE: Musk to step down as Twitter CEO once he finds successor
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TIMELINE: Musk to step down as Twitter CEO once he finds successor

[ad_1] Billionaire Elon Musk said he will step down as chief executive of Twitter Inc once he finds a replacement, but will still run some key divisions of the social media platform. Billionaire Elon Musk said he will step down as chief executive of Twitter Inc once he finds a replacement, but will still run some key divisions of the social media platform. The latest move by Musk, the head of electric-car maker Tesla Inc, comes after Twitter users voted decisively in a poll for him to step down as CEO of the microblogging platform. Below is a snapshot of Musk's moves in the Twitter takeover saga. April 4: Musk discloses over 9% stake in Twitter April 5: Twitter says Musk will join company's board April 10: Musk says he will not join Twitter board April 14: Musk offers $54.20/s...
Elon Musk to step down as Twitter CEO once he finds ‘someone foolish’ enough as successor
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Elon Musk to step down as Twitter CEO once he finds ‘someone foolish’ enough as successor

[ad_1] Elon Musk to step down as Twitter CEO once he finds 'someone foolish' enough as successor Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday he will step down as chief executive of Twitter Inc once he finds a replacement, but will still run some key divisions of the social media platform. "I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job! After that, I will just run the software & servers teams," Musk wrote on Twitter. Tesla Inc's shares, which have lost about 60% of their value since Musk made the offer for Twitter back in April, rose about 1% on Wednesday. Musk's $44 billion takeover of Twitter in October has been marked by chaos and controversy, with some investors questioning if he is too distracted to also properly run his electric-vehicle automa...
Musk’s Twitter rules: A dizzying, whiplash-inducing timeline
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Musk’s Twitter rules: A dizzying, whiplash-inducing timeline

[ad_1] Since Elon Musk took control of Twitter in late October, confusion over what is, and what is not allowed on the platform, even what a verified account is, has run rampant Since Elon Musk took control of Twitter in late October, confusion over what is, and what is not allowed on the platform, even what a verified account is, has run rampant. Rules and policies can change daily, or even hourly. Little of what's transpired at Twitter in almost two months under Musk's leadership has anything to do with what was originally his biggest complaint about the platform: the scourge of bots, or spam accounts. Here's a rundown of some of the events, policy changes and confusion that has been a hallmark of Musk's Twitter. Oct. 27: Musk takes control of Twitter and ...
What Led Twitter Users Into Voting Elon Musk Out: Timeline
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What Led Twitter Users Into Voting Elon Musk Out: Timeline

[ad_1] After less than two months at the helm of Twitter Inc., Elon Musk asked his followers whether he should keep the job, pledging to abide by the result of the poll. They said he should step down. After less than two months at the helm of Twitter Inc., Elon Musk asked his followers whether he should keep the job, pledging to abide by the result of the poll. They said he should step down. It's the latest episode in a tumultuous series of events that's played out since he acquired the social network for $44 billion. In less than two months, Musk halved the company's workforce, fired most of its executives, and asked the remaining employees to commit to “hardcore” hours. He promised to restore free speech on the platform, but went on to ban several journalists and the owners of ...
Elon Musk says he will find a new CEO for Twitter
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Elon Musk says he will find a new CEO for Twitter

[ad_1] Musk made the remarks while testifying in a Delaware court to defend against claims that his $56 billion pay package at Tesla Inc was based on easy to achieve performance targets. Elon Musk said on Wednesday he expected to reduce his time at Twitter and eventually find a new leader to run the social media company, adding that he hoped to complete an organizational restructuring this week.Musk made the remarks while testifying in a Delaware court to defend against claims that his $56 billion pay package at Tesla Inc was based on easy to achieve performance targets and was approved by a compliant board of directors. However Musk later said in a tweet that he will continue to run Twitter until it is in a strong place, though it will "take some time." Musk's tweet came after former...
Elon Musk Reveals Secret To 13Kg Weight Loss – See Viral Tweet
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Elon Musk Reveals Secret To 13Kg Weight Loss – See Viral Tweet

[ad_1] Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk have been in the news for more reasons than one. The billion-dollar deal he did with the micro-blogging platform Twitter generated quite a bit of interest. Musk took over as 'Chief Twit' and started bringing some interesting and controversial changes to the leadership and hierarchy of the organisation. And now, Elon Musk has been piquing the internet's curiosity once again. According to a Twitter post, Elon Musk has lost a whopping 13kgs recently. Believe it or not, the billionaire agreed that he lost quite a bit of weight, and he revealed the secret behind it. Take a look at the post here:Down 30 lbs!— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2022"You've lost a ton of weight, Elon! Keep up the fantastic work," wrote a fan of Elon Musk. There was a vi...
After Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover, Amul Shares Witty Topical
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After Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover, Amul Shares Witty Topical

[ad_1] Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk has finally sealed the deal and taken over the popular micro-blogging platform Twitter. "The bird is freed," read his viral tweet on October 28, 2022, as he purchased the platform in a $44 billion deal. Even though the deal has been mired with its own set of controversies, the news has caused everyone to sit up and take notice. Popular food brand Amul too shared a quirky and witty topical on the news of Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. They gave this news their own foodie twist and Indian food lovers savoured every bit of it. Take a look:(Also Read: Elon Musk Tweets About Buying Coca-Cola; Internet Reacts With Jokes)In the creative shared by Amul, we could see a caricature of Elon Musk with butter on his hand. He was freeing a blue-coloured bird th...