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Elon Musk planning a major change to X; it involves a ‘tiny fee’: Popular social media platform X may soon get a bit more expensive.
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Elon Musk planning a major change to X; it involves a ‘tiny fee’
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
  • Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.

  • The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.

  • Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.

  • Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's ...
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Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher: Nick Bostrom’s Future of Humanity Institute closed this week in what Swedish-born philosopher ...
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Oxford shuts down institute run by Elon Musk-backed philosopher
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Elon Musk says he may have financially hurt X: deposition: Elon Musk said in a deposition that his social media posts may have had a negative impact on X's ...
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Elon Musk says he may have financially hurt X: deposition
Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
  • A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.

  • Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.

  • Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.

  • Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
  • Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

  • The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

  • Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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3878 vehicles affected: Because of soap on the accelerator pedal - Tesla recalls Cybertrucks
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3878 vehicles affected: Because of soap on the accelerator pedal - Tesla ...
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Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest: Musk and Zuckerberg have been at odds with each other in the past, with both agreeing to ...
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Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest
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Mass layoffs, Elon Musk wants his $56 billion back, and EV demand slows: Tesla news roundup
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Mass layoffs, Elon Musk wants his $56 billion back, and EV demand slows: ...
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Musk speaks out against effort to ban TikTok: ‘Not what America stands for’: Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk spoke out against the effort to ban TikTok in the U ...
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Musk speaks out against effort to ban TikTok: ‘Not what America stands ...
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After announcing earlier this week that Tesla would be slashing roughly 10% of its global workforce, Elon Musk reportedly emailed affected employees on ... Show more   www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/elon-musk-tesla-severance-packages-were-incorrectly-low/472908
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Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car: Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive ...
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Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car
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Elon Musk confirms he used a secret account on X : Elon Musk said he had used an alternate "test account" on X, with which he at times roleplayed as a toddler.
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Elon Musk confirms he used a secret account on X
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WATCH: Skyroot's Pawan Chandana tells Menaka Doshi why a sit down with Elon Musk would be exciting and what sort of pitch he has in mind ... Show more   www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/musk-expected-to-meet-with-space-startups-during-india-visit
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Why Is Elon Musk Dragging His 3-Year-Old Around the World?: Elon Musk has taken to bringing his 3-year-old son X to events around the world ...
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Why Is Elon Musk Dragging His 3-Year-Old Around the World?
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X owner Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok: SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk on Friday (Apr 19) came out against banning TikTok in the United States ...
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X owner Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
  • The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.

  • EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.

  • The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.

  • The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
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Tesla cancels some layoff separation agreements: Some laid off Tesla workers received a notification that their separation agreement had been canceled.
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Tesla cancels some layoff separation agreements
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Elon Musk predicts AI will be smarter than humans by next year: And it will be smarter than all humans within five years.
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Elon Musk predicts AI will be smarter than humans by next year
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Predicts AI Surpassing Human Intelligence Next Year
  • Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence by the end of next year, given the necessary infrastructure to meet technological demands.

  • Musk anticipates that AI capabilities will likely exceed those of all humans in the next five years.

  • A series of AI breakthroughs in the past 18 months have accelerated development faster than expected, with Musk being more optimistic than previous forecasts.

  • Musk has intensified his efforts to enter the AI race by seeking funding for his own AI startup to compete with OpenAI, while also advocating for a pause in the development of advanced AI systems.
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Elon Musk apologizes for 'incorrectly low' Tesla severance: report: The Tesla CEO told workers in an email that the mistakes were "being corrected immediately."
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Elon Musk apologizes for 'incorrectly low' Tesla severance: report
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Tesla's discounts have ended in the U.S. In the wake of Tuesday's layoffs that impacted at least 14,000 employees, CEO Elon Musk announced the company would ... Show more   techcrunch.com/2024/04/16/tesla-ditches-ev-inventory-discounts-to-streamline-sales-and-delivery/
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Elon Musk Says New X Users Will Soon Have to Pay to Post on the Platform: Elon Musk said X will soon start charging new users who want to post on the platform to ...
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Elon Musk Says New X Users Will Soon Have to Pay to Post on the Platform
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Tesla says it will ask shareholders to reinstate CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package. Wedbush's Dan Ives weighs in: "Musk deserves this."
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Tesla layoffs continue as recruiters get cut: Former Tesla workers confirmed to BI that some recruiters were informed of the layoffs via a call on Friday morning ...
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Tesla layoffs continue as recruiters get cut
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk apologizes for 'incorrectly low' severance packages after mass layoffs
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk apologizes for 'incorrectly low' severance packages ...
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Tesla will lay off more than 10% of global workforce: Read the Elon Musk memo: Tesla will lay off more than 10% of its global workforce, according to a memo sent ...
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Tesla will lay off more than 10% of global workforce: Read the Elon Musk ...
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TAKING A STAND: The Tesla CEO and X owner is launching a new campaign after calling NPR's CEO "blatantly racist and sexist" and "one of the ... Show more   www.foxnews.com/media/elon-musk-fund-new-first-amendment-campaign-combat-relentless-attacks-free-speech
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Elon Musk Indicates That X Might Soon Start Charging New Users for Basic Actions Such as Liking, Bookmar…
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Elon Musk Indicates That X Might Soon Start Charging New Users for Basic ...
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Tesla boss Elon Musk wants to cut more than one in ten jobs in the company in view of the slump in the market for electric cars and weak sales worldwide.
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Elon Wants His Money Back: Tesla to Texas, banker breakup fees, Destiny Tech100 and WhatsApp at the SEC.
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Elon Wants His Money Back
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Elon Musk apologizes to laid-off Tesla employees for severance error: In a brief email, the CEO assured the company was working to remedy the mistake.
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Elon Musk apologizes to laid-off Tesla employees for severance error
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X Is Suddenly Prohibiting Users From Hiding Their Blue Checkmarks: Users on X received notifications this week that the option to hide blue checkmarks for ...
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X Is Suddenly Prohibiting Users From Hiding Their Blue Checkmarks
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New X (Twitter) users will be required to pay before they can post anything on the platform. on.nypgks.com/NthEa
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Elon Musk says Tesla needs a 'complete organizational overhaul' : "That said, our executive tenure is unusually high at well over 10 years at Tesla ...
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Elon Musk says Tesla needs a 'complete organizational overhaul'
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Tesla 'Layoffs' Spell Bad News for Elon Musk: Elon Musk has seen his personal fortune slashed by tens of billions of dollars so far this year.
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Tesla 'Layoffs' Spell Bad News for Elon Musk
Quick Glance: Tesla Layoffs Impact Elon Musk's Fortune
  • Elon Musk has seen his personal fortune plummet by billions of dollars this year.

  • Tesla announced global workforce reductions of 'more than 10%' in an internal email sent by CEO Elon Musk to staff.

  • The reported layoffs come at a challenging time for Musk and Tesla, with quarterly results showing an 8.5% decline in product deliveries compared to the previous year.

  • Tesla shares have dropped over 30% this year, causing Musk to fall to third place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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Tesla discloses it spent $200,000 advertising on X: Here’s one advertiser that social media platform X doesn’t have to worry about losing because it’s turned off ...
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Tesla discloses it spent $200,000 advertising on X
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Elon Musk's lawyer faces possible sanctions over deposition behavior: A lawyer who faced off against Alex Spiro, Elon Musk's personal attorney ...
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Elon Musk's lawyer faces possible sanctions over deposition behavior
Quick Glance: Spiro Faces Sanctions Bid in Texas Defamation Fight
  • Benjamin Brody seeks sanctions against Elon Musk's lawyer Alex Spiro for alleged unauthorized legal practice in a defamation lawsuit.

  • Spiro represented Musk in a hearing despite not being licensed in Texas and lacking court permission.

  • Brody claims Musk made false statements about him on social media, leading to a lawsuit.

  • Spiro's behavior during a hearing was described as highly unprofessional, prompting demands for legal fees and sanctions.
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Elon Musk's 10 worst predictions and broken promises: "I feel very confident predicting autonomous robotaxis for Tesla next year," Musk said... in 2019
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Elon Musk's 10 worst predictions and broken promises
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Tesla is asking shareholders to vote again on a $56 billion pay deal they had approved in 2018 for CEO Elon Musk before it was denied by a US court earlier ... Show more
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From Breakingviews: Tesla is asking investors to re-ratify Elon Musk’s court-voided $40-billion pay package, which Jonathan Guilford explains ... Show more   reut.rs/4cWUc4d
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Elon Musk's biggest fans are downplaying the news of Tesla's largest layoff : Despite the EV juggernaut letting go of "more than 10%" of its workforce ...
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Elon Musk's biggest fans are downplaying the news of Tesla's largest ...
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Tesla wants shareholders to reinstate $56 billion Musk pay package tossed by a Delaware judge
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Tesla wants shareholders to reinstate $56 billion Musk pay package tossed ...
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Elon Musk raises alarm on Greece’s ‘population collapse’: Billionaire Elon Musk addressed Greece’s low birth rate in a post on Platform X on Monday.
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Elon Musk raises alarm on Greece’s ‘population collapse’
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What’s Driving Tesla’s Layoffs?: The market isn’t as enthusiastic about the move to self-driving vehicles as Musk is, it seems.
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What’s Driving Tesla’s Layoffs?
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I relocated when Tesla asked. Then I was laid off.: A Tesla worker who was laid off says they tried to clock in and their phone said to contact IT.
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I relocated when Tesla asked. Then I was laid off.
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Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector: NEW YORK -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees on Monday that the electric vehicle giant is cutting ...
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Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector