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Elon Musk's X is paying for Gina Carano to sue Disney over her firing from 'Star Wars'

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X is paying for Gina Carano to sue Disney over her firing from 'Star Wars'

MMA fighter turned "Star Wars" actor, Gina Carano, is suing Disney for wrongful termination. Elon Musk's X Corporation is funding her lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm. Carano alleges harassment and bullying as a result of sharing her conservative political beliefs on social media platforms. She believes Disney targeted her because her views did not align with the company's public stances. Carano's attorneys also point out that her male co-stars made offensive posts on social media without facing consequences, alleging gender discrimination. Musk's involvement in supporting Carano's case was confirmed by his reposting of her announcement on X.

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Brazil first lady to sue Elon Musk’s X over hacked account

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Brazil first lady to sue Elon Musk’s X over hacked account

Brazilian first lady, Rosangela 'Janja' Lula da Silva, plans to sue Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after her account was hacked. The hacker posted offensive messages, including insults directed at Janja and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Walmart joins ranks of advertisers pulling away from X

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Walmart joins ranks of advertisers pulling away from X

Walmart has joined the list of brands distancing themselves from Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by halting advertising on the platform. The decision comes as other companies, including Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, have also stopped advertising efforts on X due to Musk's recent controversial actions. Ad industry experts predict more advertisers will leave the platform, potentially causing turmoil for X.

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X after two years - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7d ago

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X after two years - The Economic Times

Linda Yaccarino has resigned as CEO of X, formerly Twitter, after two years. Joining in 2023 post-Elon Musk's acquisition, she focused on stabilizing advertising and launched features like Community Notes and X Money. Her tenure prioritized user safety and advertiser trust. As X prepares for deeper integration with Musk's AI venture, xAI, Yaccarino did not announce her next steps but remains engaged with the platform's community. She previously held key roles at NBCUniversal.

Spain's deputy PM Yolanda Diaz withdraws from Elon Musk's X platform

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Spain's deputy PM Yolanda Diaz withdraws from Elon Musk's X platform

Spain's deputy prime minister, Yolanda Diaz, announced her withdrawal from Elon Musk's social media platform X, criticizing its algorithm for promoting xenophobia and extremist views. This decision follows Musk's controversial gesture at an event related to President Donald Trump, which was compared online to a Nazi salute. Diaz, alongside her Sumar party ministers, will cease posting on X, echoing similar actions by German ministries and universities dissatisfied with the platform.

Fired Twitter execs are suing Elon Musk for over $128 million

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Fired Twitter execs are suing Elon Musk for over $128 million

Former executives of Twitter, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, are suing Elon Musk and the company (now known as X) for over $128 million in severance payments. The lawsuit alleges that Musk aimed to cheat them out of $200 million by firing them before their stock options vested. The executives cite quotes from a biography of Musk to support their claims. X under Musk's leadership has gained a reputation for avoiding payments owed to individuals.

Disney, Comcast increase US ad spending on Instagram after dropping Elon Musk's X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Disney, Comcast increase US ad spending on Instagram after dropping Elon Musk's X

Disney and Comcast have increased their advertising spending on Instagram after pulling commercials from Elon Musk's social media platform, X, due to antisemitic content. Sensor Tower data shows that Disney increased its spending on Instagram by 40% and Comcast by about 6% in the two weeks following the pause on X. Paramount also tripled its spending on Snapchat. This highlights the challenge faced by Musk as advertisers abandon X after he endorsed an antisemitic post. Sensor Tower data reveals that 51 of the top 100 U.S. advertisers on X have stopped ad spending on the platform since Musk acquired it.

Elon Musk May Have Just Signed X’s Death Warrant

Wired · 1y ago

Elon Musk May Have Just Signed X’s Death Warrant

Elon Musk's recent endorsement of an antisemitic post on the social media platform X has sparked backlash and caused major advertisers like IBM, Disney, and Apple to withdraw their advertising. Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, states that Apple's decision to pause advertising on X could have a chilling effect on other advertisers. This comes as a blow to X, which is expected to see a significant drop in advertising revenue under Musk's leadership. Experts argue that the platform's brand safety concerns extend beyond the content and include the platform's leadership.

Musk’s AI chatbot Grok becomes number one app on US Google Play Store

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Musk’s AI chatbot Grok becomes number one app on US Google Play Store

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, developed by his startup xAI, became the top free app on the US Google Play Store, surpassing TikTok and OpenAI’s ChatGPT in ratings. Grok excels with a 4.9-star rating. Meanwhile, in India, Musk's platform X is contesting the government’s content regulation policies, alleging unconstitutional practices under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act. X seeks legal intervention to prevent what it considers "unlawful blocking directives" and opposes joining the Sahyog portal.

Linda Yaccarino's two years at X were about restabilising a platform in crisis - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7d ago

Linda Yaccarino's two years at X were about restabilising a platform in crisis - The Economic Times

Linda Yaccarino, joined X, formerly Twitter, to stabilize its business amid a rebranding crisis. Under Elon Musk, X aimed to become an "everything app," expanding features but faced declining usage and advertising revenue due to controversial statements. Despite her advertising expertise, Musk's actions, such as suspending journalist accounts and rebuking advertisers, fueled unrest. Yaccarino focused on product development, yet stepped down after over two years amidst continued controversies. Her future plans remain undisclosed.

Advertisers flee X as outcry grows over Elon Musk's endorsement of antisemitic post

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Advertisers flee X as outcry grows over Elon Musk's endorsement of antisemitic post

Several major advertisers, including The Walt Disney Co., Lionsgate, Paramount Global, and Apple, have cut off their spending on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, following his endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Musk, who bought Twitter and renamed it X, has been under scrutiny for allowing antisemitic abuse on the site. The White House condemned Musk for promoting an anti-Jewish conspiracy theory. Advertisers have been hesitant about X since Musk took over and loosened content moderation rules.

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