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Elon Musk Bringing Advertisers Back To X: Amazon Boosts Spending, Apple Considers Return
Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 8:15pm | 976Elon Musk's past comments may have scared away advertisers from his X social media platform, which he bought for $44 billion in 2022. A new report says two of the largest companies in the world could provide a boost to X's advertising revenue. What Happened: Musk's push for free speech and changes...
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Is TikTok Turning Into a Censorship Machine? Users Witness New Restrictions After Trump's Order
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 3:45pm | 348Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, U.S. TikTok users are reportedly seeing signs of increased censorship on the app, once seen as a free-speech haven. After going offline for a brief period due to new laws aimed at addressing national security concerns, TikTok has resumed its...
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X CEO Linda Yaccarino Talks Free Speech, Elon Musk, And Advertising 'Holy Grail' At CES
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 5:33pm | 969X CEO Linda Yaccarino shared more details on the company's commitment to free speech, how the company is changing the news sector and why people should be rooting for Elon Musk to be successful with the Department of Government Efficiency during her 2025 CES keynote. Yaccarino on Free Speech,...
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Could Rumble Be Big Winner From Trump's FTC Commissioner Pick? 'Been An Invaluable Member Of The Rumble Team'
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 2:08pm | 841Video platform company Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:RUM) could have reasons to smile with several announced picks of the new White House administration. What Happened: Rumble filed several lawsuits against Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) unit Google over the years, alleging favoritism for YouTube in...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Tesla Stock The First Time Elon Musk Was On The Joe Rogan Podcast, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - 1:25pm | 1142Billionaire Elon Musk made a fifth appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast Monday, one day ahead of the 2024 election. The Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO and podcast host Joe Rogan covered many topics during the multiple-hour episode. Here's a look back at Musk’s past appearances on...
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Mark Cuban Says Elon Musk Advertisers 'Don't Want To Be Associated' With Explicit Content On X In The Name Of 'Free Speech:' 'There Are Repercussions'
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:03am | 601Mark Cuban has expressed admiration for Elon Musk but voiced concerns over his approach to free speech on X, previously known as Twitter. During a discussion on the All-In Podcast, Cuban shared his views on Musk’s management style. What Happened: While acknowledging Musk’s...
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Elon Musk Reacts To Bill Gates' AI Program To Ban Harmful Speech: 'Yikes'
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 10:44am | 435Elon Musk reacted to a post about Bill Gates advocating for an AI program to restrict harmful speech. What Happened: The post by @EndWokeness showed a clip of Gates wanting AI to prevent speech that could lead people to avoid vaccinations or inciting vaccines. Musk responded with a succinct...
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Elon Musk Says X Intends To Obey The Law In Each Jurisdiction, But If Free Speech Is Not Illegal Then 'What Are We Doing'
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 1:24am | 617In a podcast appearance, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that X Corp., formerly Twitter, will respect the laws of each jurisdiction it operates in, while also championing free speech. What Happened: On Monday, Musk was a guest on the All-in podcast, during which he was questioned about the fear...
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Elon Musk Blocked 'Vampires' Fame James Woods For Slamming His Blocking Ban, Now The Actor Can't Stop Singing Praises Of The X Owner: 'He Is A Champion Of Free Speech' (CORRECTED)
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 11:38am | 955Editor’s note: The headline of this story has been updated to correct a spelling error in James Woods’ name. As Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) -owned YouTube’s contentious policy change on gun-related content sparks concerns, actor James Woods has publicly praised ...
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Google To Comply With Court Order Banning Protest Anthem That Infuriated China — 'Glory To Hong Kong' To Be Taken Down From YouTube
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 9:55pm | 497YouTube has announced that it will be blocking access to specific videos, following a Hong Kong court order. What Happened: YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG), will be restricting access to 32 video links in Hong Kong, as per a court ruling. The videos contain...
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Elon Musk Fires Back At Censorship Supporters With A Cryptic Post: 'You're Not Woke Or Progressive. You're A Tyrant.'
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 5:38am | 601Amid an ongoing feud with Brazil, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared a meme criticizing censorship and labeling those who support it as tyrants, not progressives. What Happened: On Tuesday, Musk took to X to express his stance on free speech with a meme from the popular TV show “The Office...
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Elon Musk Urges Users To Pay For The Blue Tick As It's The 'Only Way' To Keep X Free From Advertiser-Driven Censorship
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 12:13am | 634Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has urged social media users to get a blue checkmark on X, formerly Twitter, saying it is the only way to prevent major brand advertisers from demanding censorship on the platform. What Happened: On Thursday, the tech mogul responded to a user on X, who thanked...
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Elon Musk Is Still Attempting To Defend Hateful Speech Amid X's Growing Pains And Public Backlash: Report
Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 2:40pm | 583After acquiring X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk is on a mission to redefine the boundaries of free speech on the digital platform. Musk's strategy, unfolding over a year since his takeover, aims to champion a wide range of speech, though critics argue it favors speech he aligns with...
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CEO Wars: Star Wars Actress Brings The Force Of Elon Musk Against Disney, Lucasfilm
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 6:55pm | 816A battle between the CEOs of two massive companies has taken another dramatic turn as Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk continues to feud with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger — this time regarding the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Actress and former MMA fighter Gina Carano...
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Elon Musk's X Pledges Unwavering Support For Illinois University Student Over Social Media Trouble: 'We Will Do Whatever It Takes'
Friday, November 17, 2023 - 1:59am | 624In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk, pledged resolute support for freedom of speech in response to a legal move made by X News Daily to back Juan David Campolargo, a student enrolled at the University of Illinois facing disciplinary action for his posts on X. What Happened: Musk took...