twitter Twitter CEO and Elon Musk Clash Over Bot Counting Methods Twitter's CEO details the complex, ever-changing methods used to track platform bots, prompting a dismissive response from prospective buyer Elon Musk. The public disagreement highlights the difficulty of verifying user authenticity and its impact on advertising revenue.
elon musk Musk Dismisses Twitter CEO's Bot Explanation With Poop Emoji Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal details the platform's internal methods for tracking fake accounts, but future owner Elon Musk responds with a poop emoji and questions about advertiser transparency.
twitter Twitter CEO Details Spam-Fighting Methods Amid Musk Acquisition Doubts Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal publicly explains the platform's methods for estimating and removing fake accounts after Elon Musk puts his $44 billion acquisition on hold. Musk responds with skepticism and questions about advertising transparency.
meta Meta Reverses User Decline but Bleeds Billions on Metaverse Vision Meta reports a slight increase in daily active users after a historic drop last quarter, bringing relief to executives. However, the company faces massive financial losses in its Reality Labs division as it heavily funds its futuristic metaverse ambitions.
elon musk Elon Musk's $44 Billion Twitter Buyout Raises Privacy and Security Concerns Elon Musk acquires Twitter for $44 billion and plans to open-source the algorithm, sparking significant cybersecurity and privacy fears. Experts warn that making the platform's code public exposes it to greater attack risks.
elon musk Elon Musk Agrees to Buy Twitter in $44 Billion Landmark Deal Social media giant Twitter accepts a massive buyout offer from billionaire Elon Musk. The historic agreement promises to take the influential platform private.
twitter Twitter Accepts Elon Musk's $44 Billion Takeover Offer Twitter officially accepts Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to take the social media platform private. The deal promises new product features, open-source algorithms, and a focus on free speech.
twitter Twitter Board Accepts Elon Musk's $44 Billion Buyout Offer Twitter agrees to a $44 billion cash deal that takes the social network private under Elon Musk's ownership. The acquisition promises new features and open-source algorithms but raises concerns about content moderation.
elon musk Elon Musk Secures $44 Billion Deal to Take Twitter Private Elon Musk completes a massive $44 billion acquisition of Twitter after a rapid month-long saga that begins with a passive stake and ends with a buyout. The social media company initially attempts to fend off the world's richest man with a poison pill defense before ultimately accepting his offer.
elon musk Elon Musk Secures $44 Billion Twitter Takeover After Chaotic Month Elon Musk successfully acquires Twitter for $44 billion after a rapid, unpredictable saga that begins with a passive stake and escalates into a full buyout. The social media company initially deploys a poison pill defense but ultimately accepts the massive offer.
elon musk Elon Musk Secures Massive Financing for Twitter Takeover Bid Elon Musk reveals the financial backing behind his ambitious $44 billion bid to purchase Twitter, relying heavily on his own Tesla shares and major Wall Street banks.
elon musk Elon Musk Secures $46.5 Billion to Buy Twitter Billionaire Elon Musk lines up $46.5 billion in bank loans and personal funds to purchase Twitter. The social media company's board is currently reviewing the unsolicited offer.
elon musk Elon Musk Pushes for Open Source Twitter Algorithms to Boost Transparency Elon Musk advocates making Twitter's recommendation algorithms open source, a move he claims supports free speech. The proposal gains significance amid his multi-billion-dollar takeover bid for the social media company.
twitter Twitter Adopts Poison Pill to Block Elon Musk Takeover Twitter's board adopts a "poison pill" defense strategy to prevent Elon Musk from acquiring a controlling stake in the company. The move comes after Musk reveals a massive stake and offers to buy the social media platform outright.
twitter Twitter Adopts Poison Pill Strategy to Thwart Elon Musk Buyout Twitter's board implements a shareholder rights plan to prevent Elon Musk from acquiring a controlling stake in the company. The strategy dilutes the ownership of anyone who attempts to purchase more than 15% of the social network without board approval.