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"Something needs to change": Elon Musk questions X's ban in China after TikTok ban reversal
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised President-elect Trump’s decision not to ban TikTok, citing freedom of speech. He noted the imbalance that TikTok operates in the US while X is banned in China, calling for change. Despite a potential benefit to X, Musk opposed TikTok's US ban. Trump agreed to approve TikTok if the US owns 50% to save American jobs. The Chinese app thanked Trump for restoring US access, attributing positive outcomes to the "Trump Effect."
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Elon Musk complains about China’s ban on X
Arstechnica
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5m ago
Medial
Elon Musk criticized China's ban on X, highlighting an imbalance in US-China tech relations, especially as TikTok faces a US ban. While opposing TikTok bans on free speech grounds, Musk pointed out the asymmetry where TikTok is allowed in the US, but X is not allowed in China. Chinese officials stated foreign companies are welcome if compliant with local laws. Musk’s remarks underscore potential conflicts between his business ties in China and his advisory role in the incoming US administration.
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Elon Musk sides with Trump after he speaks out against TikTok ban
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Elon Musk has supported former President Donald Trump's defense of TikTok and criticized Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. Trump voiced opposition to a potential TikTok ban, claiming that it would benefit Facebook. Musk, owner of social media site X, agreed with Trump's statement and criticized potential bans on TikTok. Musk's comments came in response to a post by Senator Rand Paul, who also defended TikTok and argued for the protection of the First Amendment. A bipartisan bill has been introduced that could result in a ban on TikTok in the US due to concerns about its ties to China.
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Musk says, 'X algorithm can't distinguish outrage from interest in viral posts'
Livemint
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10m ago
Medial
Elon Musk recently shared insights about the algorithm used on his social media platform, X. Musk explained that the algorithm assumes user interaction with content indicates a preference for more of that content. However, he admitted a flaw in the algorithm's inability to differentiate between shared content appreciated by users and that shared out of outrage. This raises questions about potential adjustments to the algorithm. Additionally, Musk made a slip-up in a post opposing X's ban in Brazil, inadvertently referring to the platform by its old name, Twitter.
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China signals it is open to a deal keeping TikTok in US
Livemint
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5m ago
Medial
China expressed willingness to cooperate with Donald Trump to keep TikTok operational in the U.S., modifying its prior stance against a forced sale. This comes amidst new U.S. legislation aiming to ban TikTok. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized compliance with Chinese regulations for any deal. Notably, TikTok founder Zhang Yiming and Elon Musk, a key figure in the matter, have had discussions, potentially smoothing the path for negotiation and investment involving TikTok's U.S. operations.
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Elon Musk's X will now ask users to pay for starting a livestream. All we know s
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X will soon require users to have a premium subscription to start a livestream. This update follows X's recent move to make likes private for all users. The exact timeline for implementing the paywall has not been announced, but a recent post from the official 'live' profile on X confirmed the upcoming change. Other major social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok do not require a premium subscription for livestreaming. X's focus on growing its premium subscription model is driven by concerns over advertising revenue.
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Elon Musk's X seeks Brazil comeback, retreats on 'censorship' feud
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
In a reversal of its previous stance, Elon Musk's X has informed Brazil's Supreme Court that it has complied with orders to stop the spread of misinformation and has requested the lifting of a ban on the platform. The company had been involved in a dispute with a judge in Brazil over censorship for more than five months, resulting in the court blocking access to X's platform. While a decision on X's return is pending, it is expected that service could be restored in the coming days.
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Watch: The TikTok ban, or at least the effort to force its sale, is gaining steam
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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A House subcommittee has passed a bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok or a ban on the app in American app stores. Former President Donald Trump has now come out in support of TikTok, while Elon Musk opposes the ban. Congress appears largely in agreement, citing concerns over data safety and potential political interference. The question remains: should TikTok be divested to resolve these issues?
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Musk built AI firm after me, he should try something new: Bhavish
Inshorts
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10m ago
Medial
Speaking about people drawing comparisons between him and world's richest man Elon Musk, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said Musk is "someone we all look up to". "I don't know why [Musk] does the businesses I do. Maybe he should try something new for a change," Bhavish joked. "I started Krutrim before he launched his AI venture (xAI)," Bhavish added.
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Trump says he’s found a buyer for TikTok
TechCrunch
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12d ago
Medial
President Donald Trump announced that a group of "very wealthy people" is set to buy TikTok, pending likely approval from China. In a Fox News interview, Trump mentioned he would reveal the buyers' identities in two weeks. This follows his push for ByteDance to either sell the app or face a U.S. ban. Trump proposed a potential joint venture with existing or new owners and suggested allies like Larry Ellison or Elon Musk as possible buyers.
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China may sell TikTok US to Musk to avoid potential ban: Report
Inshorts
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5m ago
Medial
Chinese officials are in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok's operations in the US to billionaire Elon Musk, Bloomberg reported. The report claimed that the option is being considered if TikTok cannot avoid a controversial ban being proposed by US authorities. The first preference of Chinese officials is that TikTok remain under parent ByteDance, the report added.
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