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Elon Musk confirms that he used a secret account on X where he pretended to be a child

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk confirms that he used a secret account on X where he pretended to be a child

Elon Musk has acknowledged using two secret alternate accounts on social media platform X. In a lawsuit deposition, Musk confirmed that he had used accounts other than his main public one. One of the accounts, @ermnmusk, appeared to be operated by Musk role-playing as his three-year-old son. Musk stated that he primarily uses two accounts, his main one and another under the name @babysmoke9000, which reposts Tesla and X-related content. The deposition was part of a lawsuit against Musk for promoting a conspiracy theory falsely linking a man to a neo-Nazi group.

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Elon Musk starts system scaling tests on X ahead of interview with Trump

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk starts system scaling tests on X ahead of interview with Trump

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.

Parag Agrawal was not 'fire-breathing dragon' that X required: Elon Musk

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Parag Agrawal was not 'fire-breathing dragon' that X required: Elon Musk

With over a year later, after Elon Musk took over the social media platform X(formerly Twitter), Walter Isaacson who wrote the biography "ELon Musk" and will be published on 12 September has given a detailed account on why Elon Musk sacked Parag Agrawal, the then Twitter CEO.In an excerpt carried out by The Wall Street Journal , Musk who had a meeting with Parag Agrawal said he was a "really nice guy." "What Twitter needs is a fire-breathing dragon," Elon Musk said after that meeting, as per biographer Isaacson. "And Parag is not that." Elon Musk met Parag Agrawalover a dinner in March 2022, according to the biographer.

SpaceX launched a top-secret military spaceplane into orbit

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

SpaceX launched a top-secret military spaceplane into orbit

SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, has launched a top-secret military spaceplane called X-37B into orbit using one of its Falcon Heavy rockets. X-37B, operated by the US Space Force, holds the record for the longest time spent in orbit at 908 days. The true purpose of the uncrewed spacecraft is undisclosed, though it is speculated to be used for spying. It is also used by NASA for conducting experiments. SpaceX has conducted 96 launches this year, making it the dominant player in the rocket industry.

Truth Social? Never heard of it: Musk after Trump lambasts America Party launch - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Truth Social? Never heard of it: Musk after Trump lambasts America Party launch - The Economic Times

Elon Musk announced his intention to start a new political party, the America Party, prompting criticism from Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform. Trump mocked Musk's venture, while Musk sarcastically pretended ignorance of Truth Social on his social media app, X, highlighting their ongoing rivalry. Critics pointed out Musk's past remarks on Truth Social, illustrating the tension between the two figures. Musk's declaration reflects his ambition to challenge traditional political systems.

Elon Musk Asks Satya Nadella for Tech Support: ‘I Don’t Mean to be a Pest’

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Elon Musk Asks Satya Nadella for Tech Support: ‘I Don’t Mean to be a Pest’

Elon Musk recently turned to his social media platform, X, to seek tech support for his Windows PC issues. Musk was frustrated about having to create a Microsoft account during the setup process, which he believed would compromise his computer's security. Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking feature on X, provided a link to resolve Musk's issue, but he insisted that the option no longer existed. After receiving assistance from other users, Musk managed to set up his PC without creating a Microsoft account. He then reached out to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to ask for changes to the setup process, but there was no response at the time of writing the article.

Donald Trump returns to X in victory for Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Donald Trump returns to X in victory for Elon Musk

Donald Trump has returned to the social media platform X after a year of silence. Trump posted a campaign video before a scheduled interview with X owner Elon Musk. His return could boost the struggling platform, which has faced competition from new social media platforms. Trump used X extensively during his presidency and was banned in 2021 after his followers stormed the Capitol. Musk, who acquired X in 2022, reinstated Trump's account and encouraged his return. Trump has since launched his own platform Truth Social but is contractually obligated to post there first.

‘Parasitic illegal immigrant': Former Trump aide Steve Bannon on Elon Musk

Business Today

Business Today · 6m ago

‘Parasitic illegal immigrant': Former Trump aide Steve Bannon on Elon Musk

Steve Bannon labeled Elon Musk as a "parasitic illegal immigrant," which has been largely ignored by Musk. However, Musk recently responded to Bannon's attacks on X, previously known as Twitter, with a dismissive remark: "Bannon is a great talker, but not a great doer. What did he get done this week? Nothing." Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg has defended the decision not to suspend Steve Bannon's Facebook account despite Bannon's controversial statements.

Elon Musk says X is number one news app on App Store in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Elon Musk says X is number one news app on App Store in India

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.

How Elon Musk's own account dominates X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

How Elon Musk's own account dominates X

Days before the presidential election, Elon Musk's influence on his social media platform, X, has grown significantly. Musk has been active on the platform, posting over 3,000 times in the past month and campaigning for former President Donald Trump. He has also shared numerous unfounded claims about the election, including allegations of voter fraud. With over 202 million followers, Musk's account dominates X and drives the platform's daily conversations. His engagement on posts has doubled in the past year. The impact of Musk's dominance, particularly as he spreads doubt about the election's integrity, could be significant.

Trump confirms he met with Elon Musk, but they disagree about electric cars

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Trump confirms he met with Elon Musk, but they disagree about electric cars

Former President Donald Trump met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently, but it is unclear whether he will receive Musk's endorsement for future campaigns. Trump expressed his personal fondness for Musk while stating their disagreement on electric cars. He believes that electric vehicles have limited range, high costs, and will be predominantly manufactured in China. Trump criticized President Biden's push for an all-electric future, citing the outdated and problematic state of the US electric grid. He also mentioned his previous support for alternative energy sources. The article highlights the complex relationship between Trump and Musk, including their differing views on environmental policies.

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