twitter Twitter Downloads Surge in China as Citizens Seek Protest Information Chinese citizens are flocking to Twitter to share news about widespread COVID-19 protests as local platforms face strict censorship. The app jumps to 9th place in the iOS App Store despite being officially blocked by the Great Firewall.
twitter Twitter Plans Multicolored Checkmarks for Different Account Types Elon Musk announces a new multicolored verification system launching next week that assigns gold checks to companies, grey to government, and blue to individuals. The platform intends to manually authenticate all accounts before activating these new indicators.
elon musk Musk Delays Twitter Blue Relaunch Amid Impersonation Concerns Elon Musk pauses the $7.99 Twitter Blue verification rollout until the platform successfully prevents fake accounts from impersonating brands and public figures. He also hints at upcoming features like encrypted messages and reports record user growth.
elon musk Elon Musk Reverses Ban, Restores Donald Trump's Twitter Account Twitter owner Elon Musk announces the reinstatement of Donald Trump's account after running an online poll. The decision marks a significant shift in the platform's content moderation policies.
elon musk Musk Restores Trump's Twitter Account Despite Former President's Indifference Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account after a user poll shows narrow support for the move. However, Trump states he prefers to stay on his own platform, Truth Social.
donald trump Trump Rejects Twitter Return Despite Musk's Reinstatement Poll Former President Donald Trump declines to rejoin Twitter after Elon Musk reinstates his account based on a narrow public poll. Trump states he plans to stick with his own platform, Truth Social.
elon musk Elon Musk Reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter Account After User Poll Twitter owner Elon Musk restores former President Donald Trump's account after a closely contested online poll, reversing a ban enacted after the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump indicates he may not actually return to the platform.
twitter Mass Exodus Hits Twitter After Musk's Strict Workplace Ultimatum Twitter experiences a massive wave of resignations as hundreds of employees reject Elon Musk's demanding new work expectations. The abrupt departures raise serious concerns about the platform's ability to maintain basic operations.
twitter Elon Musk's Twitter Faces Scrutiny Over Device Identifier Tracking Practices Elon Musk's newly acquired Twitter platform faces renewed privacy concerns as questions emerge about the company's use of device identifiers to track users. Whistleblower disclosures highlight ongoing security and transparency issues at the social media giant.
twitter Twitter Overhauls Verification With $8 Monthly Blue Checkmark Subscription Twitter introduces an $8 monthly subscription that allows any user to purchase a blue checkmark previously reserved for verified accounts. The abrupt policy shift sparks widespread concern over potential disinformation ahead of US midterm elections.
twitter Elon Musk Ousts Thousands of Twitter Contractors, Gutting Content Moderation Twitter dismisses an estimated 3,000 contract workers without notice, severely weakening the teams responsible for tracking hate speech and misinformation. Former employees warn that the sudden layoffs leave the platform vulnerable to a surge in abusive content.
twitter Eli Lilly Stock Drops After Fake Twitter Blue Account Announces Free Insulin A prankster uses Twitter's new paid verification system to post a fake announcement about free insulin, causing Eli Lilly's stock to fall sharply. The incident highlights the growing chaos surrounding Elon Musk's rollout of the Twitter Blue subscription service.
twitter Twitter Faces Chaos, Lawsuits, and FTC Scrutiny Under Musk Elon Musk's second week of owning Twitter brings mass layoffs, wrongful termination lawsuits, and federal regulatory concerns as the platform descends into operational chaos.
twitter Twitter Crises Deepens as Key Safety and Security Leaders Resign Elon Musk's leadership at Twitter faces severe turmoil as top executives overseeing trust, safety, and security abruptly resign. These departures coincide with dire financial warnings from Musk about potential bankruptcy.
twitter Fake Brands Exploit Twitter's Paid Verification Checkmark System Scammers purchase Twitter Blue verification to impersonate major corporations and public figures, causing stock fluctuations and brand damage. The chaos prompts the platform to temporarily pause its paid verification rollout.