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Mark Cuban says X is Elon Musk's 'little echo chamber' that only rewards people he likes
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Mark Cuban has criticized X (platform name not mentioned in the paragraph) as an "echo chamber" for its billionaire owner, Elon Musk. The criticism came during a podcast with Trevor Noah, where Cuban discussed his recent feud with Musk over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Cuban described X as a platform that rewards people favored by Musk. He acknowledged the backlash he faced for challenging Musk's views but believed it was necessary to bring attention to the issue. DEI has been a subject of scrutiny lately, with other notable figures like Chip Wilson also expressing criticism. Musk's representatives didn't provide a comment on the matter.
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Mark Cuban says he'll be using Threads more after criticizing X as Elon Musk's 'echo chamber'
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, expressed disappointment with Elon Musk's social media platform, X, saying it has become an "echo chamber" that promotes hate and an exchange of insults. Cuban defended corporate diversity and inclusion programs, leading to Musk calling him a racist and stirring up antisemitism. Cuban stated that the platform has changed significantly from a place of diverse responses to being monetized by promoting agreement. Despite the criticism, Cuban mentioned he would continue using X but would explore using threads more.
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Elon Musk is right about hiding 'likes' on Twitter/X. You've gotta hand it to him.
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Twitter has officially made likes private, following Elon Musk's approval of the move. Musk stated that it is important to allow users to like posts without facing backlash. This change addresses the potential embarrassment that could arise from public likes. Previously, users' likes were visible on their profile page and on individual tweets. With this update, likes will no longer be publicly displayed. Musk's support for private likes stems from his belief in allowing people to freely express their preferences without fear of judgement. This update comes after X recently implemented guidelines for adult content on the platform.
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Mark Cuban says pushing back against Elon Musk on X is fun: 'I have no problem sharing my opinion'
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban enjoys engaging with Elon Musk on Twitter, even if their discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aren't always productive. Cuban admits that Musk often responds with snarky comments instead of engaging in meaningful conversation. The two billionaires frequently clash over DEI initiatives, with Musk expressing opposition and Cuban voicing his disagreement. Cuban feels a responsibility to challenge Musk's views on social media platforms but respects Musk's right to run his platform as he pleases. Cuban also suggests that the focus should shift towards addressing the lack of accountability for online misinformation and groupthink. Despite their disagreements, Cuban sees his interactions with Musk more as fun than a serious "beef."
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Mark Cuban is ready to fund a TikTok alternative built on Bluesky's AT Protocol | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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6m ago
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Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is interested in funding a TikTok alternative built on the AT Protocol, developed by Bluesky, amid anticipated U.S. TikTok restrictions. The AT Protocol supports decentralized social media, aiming to improve on the existing ActivityPub protocol, with apps allowing account portability. Cuban encourages developers to create a minimum viable product and proposes investment opportunities for those developing TikTok alternatives using this technology, motivated partly by competition with Elon Musk’s platform, X.
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Musk vs Cuban: Billionaires clash over diversity initiative in US firms
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla founder Elon Musk and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently engaged in a heated exchange on social media over Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in American corporations. Musk criticized DEI, calling it "literally the definition of racism," while Cuban argued that it is important to include people from various races, ethnicities, and orientations to improve hiring practices. The clash was sparked by an essay by Bill Ackman opposing DEI. Critics argue that DEI can potentially prioritize diversity over merit or credentials.
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Elon Musk’s X starts hiding users' likes on the platform
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's social media platform X has introduced a new feature called 'private likes' to enhance user privacy and prevent attacks. This feature allows users to like posts without the fear of being targeted for their preferences. While users can still see their own liked posts, others cannot. The like count and metrics for users' own posts will still be visible, but the identity of people who liked someone else's posts will be hidden. X hopes that this change will encourage more engagement and protect users' public image.
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Bluesky's 'acceleration is tremendous' as users flock to the new 'old Twitter'
Business Insider
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8m ago
Medial
Since the election, Bluesky has gained millions of new users and surpassed Meta's Threads in app store rankings. Users are praising Bluesky for its resemblance to the "old Twitter," with a reverse chronological timeline and less hate speech. The platform now has 18.3 million registered users and is gaining traction. Experts suggest that Bluesky's growth is due to reaching a critical mass of users and attracting influential figures like Mark Cuban. However, Bluesky still has a long way to go compared to Threads and Elon Musk's X in terms of user numbers. Challenges lie ahead, such as attracting advertisers and addressing content moderation concerns.
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Elon Musk is a bully, likes to get into fights: Sam Altman
Inshorts
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7m ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Elon Musk is a "legendary entrepreneur" but is a "bully". "He...likes to get into fights," Altman stated, adding that Musk has previously fought with many others including Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. "Right now, it's me," he said, referring to Musk's current lawsuit that seeks to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company.
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X introduces verification based on government ID for paid users
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's X Corp has introduced government-ID-based verification checks for its premium users, aiming to tackle impersonation and provide added benefits. The verification process is currently available in several countries and will soon expand to include the European Union and the UK. X has teamed up with Israeli company Au10tix for identity verification. Users who participate in the ID verification may receive benefits like prioritized support, increased trust from other users, and easier access to obtaining a blue check mark. The feature is currently only available to individual users.
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EU has limited power to suspend Elon Musk's X
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
The European Union's potential suspension of Elon Musk's social network X is more complicated than suggested, potentially only temporary. Thierry Breton cited the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) as possible legal grounds for suspension, but enforcing them is challenging. The DSA's maximum penalty for platforms like X is only temporary suspension, following fines. Enforcement is slow, as national actions are limited, relying mainly on Ireland where X is headquartered.
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