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Subscription models won’t make digital ecosystems more money
In response to slower growth, digital ecosystems like Facebook and Twitter are experimenting with subscription models. Here’s why they’re likely to flop. Read more…
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Twitter to charge Apple users more for revamped Blue service
Twitter didn’t say why Apple users were being charged more for Twitter Blue, but media reports suggest the company is looking for ways to offset App Store fees. Read more…
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Trump snubs Musk after poll favors his return to Twitter
Donald Trump said he had no interest in returning to Twitter even as a slim majority voted in a poll organized by Elon Musk in favor of reinstating him. Read more…
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More Twitter staff exiting after Musk ‘long hours’ ultimatum
Hundreds of Twitter employees are estimated to be leaving following an ultimatum from Elon Musk that they sign up for “long hours at high intensity,” or leave. Read more…
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Twitter security execs departure a ‘deep concern’ for FTC
FTC (US Federal Trade Commission) said it was watching Twitter with “deep concern” after the social media platform’s top privacy and compliance officers quit. Read more…
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New Twitter mission: content accuracy (whatever that means)
Twitter CEO Elon Musk says platform’s mission is now to become the most accurate source of information about the world. “Accurate to who?,” asks Jack Dorsey. Read more…
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The Twitter sackings begin as offices close for the day
Twitter temporarily closed its offices Friday after telling employees they would be informed by email later in the day about whether they are being laid off. Read more…
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Social media as we know it is about to be disrupted big-time
Meta’s ad revenues are down. Elon Musk bought Twitter. TikTok’s political situation is shaky. Is the social media status quo about to shift? Probably. Read more…
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Musk gets Twitter – but now comes the hard part
Overspending on Twitter for $44 billion was the easy part, now Elon Musk must prove why he believes that Twitter is worth 10 times that amount. Read more…
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India expects Twitter to comply with rules after takeover
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter will not change India’s expectation that it will comply with the country’s rules for such companies, adding that India’s new IT rules would be out in days. Read more…
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Musk’s Twitter takeover saga a business school case study
Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter takeover saga comes with all the drama necessary to be immortalised in case studies for future captains of industry. Read more…
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Why Elon Musk suddenly wants an ‘everything app’
Elon Musk is suddenly talking about creating an “everything app” based around Twitter once he owns it. He means a super app. But why does he want one? Read more…
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Twitter told by FBI it was employing Chinese agent
Peiter “Mudge” Zatko testifies that some Twitter employees were concerned the Chinese government would be able to collect data on the company’s users. Read more…
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Twitter is making big money from China despite ban
Twitter is banned in China, yet local authorities are splurging on global advertising on the site, making China Twitter’s fastest-growing overseas ad market. Read more…
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Twitter allegedly forced by India to hire one of its agents
Former Twitter security chief Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko alleges that the Indian government forced Twitter to put a government agent on the payroll. Read more…
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Musk has a legal fight on his hands if he wants to quit Twitter deal
Elon Musk wants to terminate his $44 billion Twitter deal. “Oh no you don’t,” says Twitter board, who will fight to enforce the agreement. Read more…
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Twitter asks Indian court to reverse some content removal orders
Twitter asks an Indian court to overturn government orders to remove content in a legal challenge which alleges abuse of power by officials. Read more…
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Twitter’s legal team says Musk violated NDA as deal drama continues
Elon Musk says Twitter’s legal team accused him of violating an NDA by revealing the sample size for its checks on automated users. Read more…
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Musk says commercial and governments might have to pay to use Twitter
Elon Musk says Twitter might charge a “slight” fee for commercial and government users, part of his push to grow revenue Read more…
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Twitter chief Agrawal faces wrath of employees fearing mass exodus
Employees demand answers from Twitter chief Parag Agrawal on how managers planned to handle an anticipated mass exodus prompted by Elon Musk. Read more…