Much discussion about Elon Musk’s new ownership of Twitter has focused on his supposedly too-permissive attitude toward free speech on the platform. But his acquisition of the platform could …
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Why Elon Musk’s 2 Weeks at Twitter Heralds India’s Brush With Digital Demonetisation
Twitter India barely exists this week, after Musk reportedly fired 90% of the team. It’s unclear if Twitter will continue to pursue its lawsuit against the Union government’s attempts …
Why a Paid ‘Blue Tick’ Verification on Twitter Is Fundamentally Flawed
Despite its flaws, the existing verification process largely succeeded in rooting out a sizable chunk of illegitimate activity on the platform. But by charging $8 payment verification, Elon Musk's …
Elon Musk Is Wrong: Research Shows Content Rules on Twitter Help Preserve Free Speech From Bots and Other Manipulation
Elon Musk said he wants to make Twitter a platform for free speech. Here is what research shows about claims of political bias and excessive moderation.
‘The Bird Is Freed’: As New Twitter Owner, Elon Musk Fires CEO Parag Agarwal, 3 Other Execs
Agrawal, who was appointed Twitter's chief executive last year, had clashed with Musk publicly and privately in recent months about the takeover.
Billionaires Like Elon Musk Don’t Know the First Thing About Democracy
What does a megabillionaire with a history of silencing critics and retaliating against workers know about democracy?