The Latest Breaking News from Elon Musk

Twitter has ‘dropped the ball’ on tackling online hate

Australia's eSafety Commissioner is demanding Twitter explain what it is doing to tackle online hate, amid a surge in complaints since Elon Musk's takeover.

The New Daily · Jun 22, 2023

PM Modi lands in U.S. capital, to meet Joe Biden

The main part of the state visit is scheduled for Thursday, when Mr. Modi will be formally welcomed to the White House and where he will hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Joe Biden.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

German media mogul who's friends with Elon Musk is sacking 20% of the newsroom at his leading tabloid and replacing workers with A.I.

The German tabloid is among the most widely-sold newspapers in Europe. In a memo, Axel Springer said several roles will “no longer exist as they do today.”

Fortune · Jun 21, 2023

Hacker claims to have uncovered Tesla’s ‘Elon Mode,’ which allows self-driving without ‘the dreaded nag’

The anonymous hacker shared footage of the apparently fully autonomous drive, alongside a review of how well it ran on the road.

Fortune · Jun 21, 2023

Elon Musk declares ‘cis’ and ‘cisgender’ will be considered slurs on Twitter that can be punishable with suspension

The serial entrepreneur and world’s richest person appears to be letting his own personal views shape and inform his policies governing use on the platform.

Fortune · Jun 21, 2023

‘No choice but to obey local govt’: Musk on free speech after Modi meet

Twitter does not have a choice but to obey the local government, said the social media firm’s owner Elon Musk, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York on the first day of the latter’s four-day state visit to the US.

Newslaundry · Jun 21, 2023

Biden will not ‘lecture’ Modi on human rights, says White House

US leader is under pressure by fellow Democrats to bring up India’s rights situation and attacks on minorities in talks.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023

Ford's CEO insists he's not worried about Elon Musk's Cybertruck rival

Elon Musk and Ford CEO Jim Farley may have signed an unexpected deal—but their rivalry is still alive and strong.

Fortune · Jun 21, 2023

‌Twitter Doesn’t Have A Choice But To Obey Local Governments, Says Elon Musk‌

‌Reaction to Jack Dorsey’s recent interview, in which he claimed that Twitter had faced threats of being expelled from India.

Zenger · Jun 21, 2023

What the Reddit Revolt Means for Social Media in an AI Era

The blackout reflects the deep tensions threatening the internet economy.

Businessweek · Jun 21, 2023