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Elon Musk says X saw record usage during US presidential debate
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk's social media platform X experienced record usage during the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. X reported a 19-fold increase in conversation about the debate, reaching its peak 90 minutes in. The platform tracked over 2 billion impressions, 242 million video views, and 2 million posts during the event. Users praised the freedom to express their opinions without censorship. Despite some Democrats expressing disappointment in Biden's performance, the President stated that he believes he did well and dismissed suggestions of stepping aside.
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Elon Musk claims 'record high' X usage
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that his platform X, formerly known as Twitter, achieved a new usage record. In a single day, X saw a total of 417 billion user-seconds globally, with 93 billion user-seconds in the US alone. X has an average of 250 million daily users who spend around 30 minutes on the platform. Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022 and has made several changes, including revamping the subscription service and introducing paid verifications. In July 2023, he rebranded the platform as X and has since announced plans to offer premium features to verified subscriber accounts.
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Elon Musk says X is number one news app on App Store in India
Economic Times
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8m ago
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Elon Musk announced that X, formerly known as Twitter, has become the number one news app on the App Store in India. This was revealed by Musk in a post on X, where he shared the news and praised the platform. India has the third highest number of Twitter users in the world. In other news, after the 2024 US presidential election, X experienced its largest user exodus since Musk acquired it, with users migrating to alternative platforms like Bluesky, which has seen a significant increase in its user base.
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Elon Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's social media platform X has defended its decision to publish posts showing a bishop being stabbed during a sermon in Australia. X rejected a regulator's order to take down the content, arguing that it should be allowed as part of public discussion and debate. The company maintains that the posts don't encourage violence. This refusal to comply with the order has sparked a controversial back-and-forth between Musk and Australian officials. A court has temporarily upheld the takedown order until a hearing on May 10. The dispute comes after a recent attack on a bishop in Sydney, resulting in terrorism charges for several individuals.
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Elon Musk says he will cut back on political spending after heavily backing Trump in 2024
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Elon Musk, a major financial supporter of Donald Trump, announced plans to reduce his political campaign spending. During a Bloomberg forum, Musk expressed disenchantment with politics after an unsatisfactory experience with the Department of Government Efficiency. He spent over $250 million supporting Trump in the presidential campaign, mainly through America PAC, and was involved in other political activities. Despite his efforts, Musk intends to decrease future political contributions, stating he believes he's done enough.
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Perplexity's Indian CEO says 'I must get green card', Musk agrees
Inshorts
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7m ago
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US-based Perplexity AI's Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas posted on X saying, "I think I should get a green card" in the US and asked users what they think about it. Replying to Srinivas' post, X CEO Elon Musk said, "Yes." Srinivas had said in October that he has been waiting for his green card for three years.
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Elon Musk says X could soon receive payment licenses in New York, California
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that his social media platform, X, is on the verge of receiving a money transmitter license in New York, allowing it to offer payment functionalities. Musk also stated that California approval could arrive within a month, while New York's approval may take a few months. Since acquiring the former Twitter, Musk aims to transform X into an all-encompassing app similar to China's WeChat, expanding beyond social media to include features like money transfers. However, to operate across the US, X needs money transmitter licenses in each state.
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Elon Musk starts system scaling tests on X ahead of interview with Trump
Livemint
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12m ago
Medial
Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has announced that he will conduct system scaling tests ahead of his live-streamed interview with former US President Donald Trump. These tests are used to evaluate and improve platform performance during high-demand periods. This could suggest that Musk anticipates a surge in traffic during the interview and wants to ensure a smooth user experience. Trump's Twitter account was suspended in 2021, and he was later reinstated on X after Musk took over the company. However, Trump's activity on the platform has been limited.
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After helping Trump win, Elon Musk backs far-right causes in UK, EU
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
Elon Musk, via his social media platform X, has become a prominent political commentator, reportedly influencing Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory. Trump appointed Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk has stirred controversy by criticizing UK Labour Leader Keir Starmer, endorsing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, and supporting Andrew Tate’s divisive bid for UK Prime Minister. Musk has also backed Germany's far-right AfD party, despite ongoing scrutiny under the EU's Digital Services Act.
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True: Musk as X user says he got into US politics to colonise Mars
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9m ago
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World's richest man Elon Musk reacted after an X user said that one of the main reasons the billionaire became more active in US politics is because of his goal to reach Mars & make life possible there. Musk, who's supporting Donald Trump, replied, "True." He added, "I think...Trump winning makes a big difference in humanity getting to Mars."
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Musk's X cancels partnership with former CNN anchor Don Lemon
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Social media platform X has decided to cancel its partnership with former CNN anchor Don Lemon, just hours after Lemon announced that Elon Musk would be his first guest on his new show set to air on Monday. X had previously announced that Lemon would host an exclusive show on their platform covering various topics. Musk, however, criticized Lemon's approach, saying it was too similar to CNN. Lemon claims that Musk canceled the partnership shortly after their interview, which covered topics such as SpaceX and the presidential election.
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