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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

Controversy grows after Musk engages with tweets criticizing Twitter staff

Elon Musk
Elon Musk agreed to restrictions on his tweets as part of his $44bn acquisition of Twitter. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP

Controversy grew on Wednesday over tweets from Elon Musk engaging with criticism of Twitter employees, despite a promise from the entrepreneur not to “disparage” the company or its representatives while he completes the deal to acquire the social media platform.

The world’s richest man agreed to restrictions on his tweets as part of a 95-page agreement covering his $44bn acquisition filed on Tuesday.

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