The Latest Breaking News from Elon Musk

Sony, Universal, and 15 other music publishers are suing Twitter for stealing their content, and using Elon Musk’s own words against him. He’s called copyright a ‘plague on humanity’

Twitter could owe the publishers over $250 million because more than 1,000 songs are on the platform in violation of the law.

Fortune · Jun 15, 2023

Music publishers sue Twitter for $250m citing Elon Musk’s copyright stance

Sony Music Group and Universal are among 17 publishers pursuing legal challenge against company

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023

Elon Musk blasts ESG after tobacco stocks beat Tesla

Clever use of diversity and inclusion policies have helped bump up the score of Philip Morris International, makers of Marlboro, even as 8 million are estimated to die annually from cigarettes.

Fortune · Jun 15, 2023

Music publishers sue Twitter for nearly £200 million

National Music Publishers’ Association is seeking $250 million in damages, claiming Twitter permits copyright infringement for profit

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

Twitter is being evicted from one of its main offices for not paying its rent

Elon Musk has refused to pay rent at Twitter’s HQ for months, the few workers that remain are now being evicted.

TechRadar · Jun 15, 2023

Almost half of CEOs fear A.I. could destroy humanity five to ten years from now—but A.I. ‘Godfather’ says an existential threat is ‘preposterously ridiculous’

A.I.’s three ‘godfathers’ appear to be divided on the technology’s potential.

Fortune · Jun 15, 2023

Twitter is refusing to pay Google for cloud services. Here’s why it matters, and what the fallout could be for users

Amid an ongoing cost-cutting effort, Twitter has now refused to pay the bills to renew its multi-year contract with Google Cloud, Platformer has reported.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

Twitter sued by 17 music publishers for $250 million over "massive copyright infringement"

The lawsuit alleges the works of singer Rihanna was among many infringements on Twitter.

Axios · Jun 15, 2023

Macron wants to boost AI, calls for 'smart' rules that don't impede tech growth

French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for boosting the development of artificial intelligence in Europe while putting in place “smart” regulations that don’t impede tech companies' growth.

France 24 · Jun 15, 2023

US music publishers hit Twitter with copyright suit

SAN FRANCISCO: Major music publishers on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of failing to stop "rampant" copyright infringement on the platform.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2023