Elon Musk is threatening to end his $44 billion agreement to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot accounts.

#ElonMusk #Twitter
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Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal

Elon Musk is threatening to end his $44 billion agreement to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot accounts

ABC News

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches Twitter bots probe after Musk’s public complaints

#Texas #ElonMusk
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/06/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-launches-twitter-bots-probe-.html

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches Twitter bots probe after Musk's public complaints

Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, is investigating Twitter over its reported user numbers.

CNBC
Twitter reportedly will give Musk the full “firehose” of user data he demanded

Report: Twitter to give Musk the firehose after he threatened to kill merger.

Ars Technica

Twitter Obliterates Elon Musk's Excuses for Trying to Kill $44 Billion Deal in Blistering Court Filing

A new court filing from Twitter calls out the Tesla CEO for making “factually inaccurate, legally insufficient, and commercially irrelevant" claims about the tech company and its users, and said the tool Musk used to calculate the number of inauthentic accounts on the site listed his own account as a likely bot

#Twitter #ElonMusk
https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-twitter-obliterates-excuses-44-billion-bots-1849375310

Twitter Obliterates Elon Musk's Excuses for Trying to Kill $44 Billion Deal in Blistering Court Filing

Twitter called Musk's claims "factually inaccurate, legally insufficient, and commercially irrelevant."

Gizmodo

Musk wants public debate with Twitter CEO instead of that upcoming court trial

That's not how this works −

Debate will happen at the Delaware Court of Chancery.

#Twitter #ElonMusk
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/musk-challenges-twitter-ceo-to-debate-twitter-will-stick-to-its-lawsuit-instead/

Musk wants public debate with Twitter CEO instead of that upcoming court trial

Debate will happen at the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Ars Technica

Musk Says Twitter Hiding Witnesses He Needs in Buyout Fight

He wants names of workers who specifically assess user base

Twitter says it has turned over all pertinent information

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-10/musk-says-twitter-is-hiding-witnesses-he-needs-in-buyout-fight

Musk Says Twitter Hiding Witnesses He Needs in Buyout Fight

Elon Musk is accusing Twitter Inc. of hiding key witnesses in their legal battle over whether he must consummate a $44 billion buyout of the company, according to people familiar with the allegations.

Bloomberg

Elon Musk is apparently preparing for the worst-case scenario of being forced to consummate his deal with Twitter.

#Twitter #ElonMusk
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/elon-musk-cashes-in-6-9-billion-of-tesla-stock-just-in-case/

Elon Musk cashes in $6.9 billion of Tesla stock, just in case

Musk has now sold $15.4 billion worth of TSLA shares since agreeing to buy Twitter.

Ars Technica

Judge orders #Twitter to give #ElonMusk former executive's documents

Former GM of Consumer Product Kayvon Beykpour, who left after the Musk acquisition deal, was described in Musk's court filings as one of the executives "most intimately involved with" determining the amount of spam accounts.

Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery in her order on Monday denied Musk's request for access to 21 other people with control over relevant information.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/judge-orders-twitter-give-elon-musk-former-executives-documents-2022-08-15/

Judge orders Twitter to give Elon Musk former executive's documents

Twitter Inc <a href="https://www.reuters.com/companies/TWTR.N" target="_blank">(TWTR.N)</a>needs to give Elon Musk documents from a former Twitter executive who Musk said was a key figure in calculating the amount of fake accounts on the platform, according to a Monday court order.

Reuters

Botometer creator says Musk's Twitter spam estimate "doesn’t mean anything"

With the Botometer tool, you can "choose any threshold... to get any result you want."

Twitter also pointed out that Musk and his team "have not indicated what score they are applying to conclude an account constitutes spam; thus, their allegation is unverifiable."

#Twitter #ElonMusk
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/botometer-creator-says-musks-twitter-spam-estimate-doesnt-mean-anything/

Botometer creator says Musk’s Twitter spam estimate “doesn’t mean anything”

With Botometer tool, you can "choose any threshold... to get any result you want."

Ars Technica

Judge slams Musk for withholding text messages, cites "glaring" omissions

The judge also chides Musk for wasting time, says there's no time for "just kiddings."

#Twitter #ElonMusk #WitholdingEvidence
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/09/judge-slams-musk-for-withholding-text-messages-cites-glaring-omissions/

Judge slams Musk for withholding text messages, cites “glaring” omissions

Judge also chides Musk for wasting time, says there's no time for "just kiddings."

Ars Technica
Twitter shareholders approve the $44B merger Musk is trying to get out of

Musk wants out, but shareholders approve $54.20-per-share purchase agreement.

Ars Technica

#ElonMusk accuses #Twitter of security lapses in court filing

Musk said the claims to Congress of foreign agents directly meddling on the platform made by former head of Twitter security Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, amounted to fraud and breach of contract.

"Needless to say, the newest revelations make undeniably clear that the Musk Parties have the full right to walk away from the Merger Agreement−for numerous independently sufficient reasons," said the amended countersuit.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/elon-musk-accuses-twitter-security-lapses-court-filing-2022-09-15/

Elon Musk accuses Twitter of security lapses in court filing

Billionaire Elon Musk accused Twitter Inc <a href="https://www.reuters.com/companies/TWTR.N" target="_blank">(TWTR.N)</a> of fraud by concealing serious flaws in the social media company's data security, which the entrepreneur said should allow him to end his $44 billion deal for the company, according to a Thursday court filing.

Reuters
Twitter whistleblower reveals employees concerned China agent could collect user data

The FBI informed Twitter Inc <a href="https://www.reuters.com/companies/TWTR.N" target="_blank">(TWTR.N)</a> of at least one Chinese agent working at the company, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley said during a Senate hearing on Tuesday where a whistleblower testified, raising new concerns about foreign meddling at the influential social media platform.

Reuters

Twitter says Elon Musk's own data scientists did not back up bots claims

Social media group seeks sanctions as billionaire attempts to pull out of acquisition.

#ElonMusk #Twitter
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/09/twitter-says-elon-musks-own-data-scientists-did-not-back-up-bots-claims/

Twitter says Elon Musk’s own data scientists did not back up bots claims

Social media group seeks sanctions as billionaire attempts to pull out of acquisition.

Ars Technica
Musk Revives $44 Billion Twitter Bid, Aiming to Avoid Trial

Bloomberg

The biggest reason Musk offered to buy Twitter again is "he's almost certain to lose" in court, a law professor says.

#ElonMusk #Twitter
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/why-musk-gave-up-hes-almost-certain-to-lose-twitter-case-law-professor-says/

Why Musk gave up: He’s almost certain to lose Twitter case, law professor says

Court case over broken merger deal only happened "because Elon Musk is Elon."

Ars Technica

Musk asks judge to cancel trial, claims Twitter won't "take yes for an answer"

Delaware Court of Chancery Judge Kathaleen McCormick has granted Elon Musk's request for a stay in an order that gives the parties three weeks to negotiate and close the merger.

#ElonMusk #Twitter
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/musk-asks-judge-to-cancel-trial-claims-twitter-wont-take-yes-for-an-answer/

Judge delays Musk/Twitter trial, gives them three weeks to complete merger [Updated]

Musk asked judge to cancel trial, claiming Twitter won't "take yes for an answer."

Ars Technica

Citing the billionaire's refusal to commit to a closing date, as well as a financing problem with one of his lending banks, Twitter says Musk's latest promise to buy the platform can't be trusted.

#ElonMusk #Twitter
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/elon-musk-cant-be-trusted-to-complete-merger-twitter-tells-judge/

Elon Musk can’t be trusted to complete merger, Twitter tells judge

Twitter says there's a financing problem and that Musk won't commit to closing date.

Ars Technica

Citizens for Ethics tweets:

If Elon Musk buys Twitter, takes it private and lets Donald Trump back on, and the Supreme Court spikes Section 230, would Musk and Twitter be liable for violent threats against the government posted by Trump?

#ElonMusk #Twitter #Trump #Secion230
https://twitter.com/crewcrew/status/1577421612416380930

Citizens for Ethics on Twitter

“RT @CREWcrew: If Elon Musk buys Twitter, takes it private and lets Donald Trump back on, and the Supreme Court spikes Section 230, would Mu…”

Twitter

Elon Musk Was Mulling Creating a Blockchain-Based Social Media Firm Before Offering to Buy Twitter

A series of text messages released as part of ongoing litigation over the failed Twitter deal reveals the billionaire's vision for a social media platform that would charge users to put short messages on a blockchain.

#Twitter #ElonMusk #Blockchain
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/09/30/elon-musk-was-mulling-creating-a-blockchain-based-social-media-firm-before-offering-to-buy-twitter/

Elon Musk Was Mulling Creating a Blockchain-Based Social Media Firm Before Offering to Buy Twitter

A series of text messages released as part of ongoing litigation over the failed Twitter deal reveal the billionaire's vision for a social media platform that would charge users to put short messages on a blockchain.

CoinDesk

For Twitter users targeted by hate speech, Musk's handling of Kanye West's antisemitic remarks leaves open the question of how safe the platform will be going forward.

#Twitter #ElonMusk #KanyeWest #Antisemitism
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/musks-one-on-one-with-kanye-signals-naivete-moderating-twitter-hate-speech/

Musk’s one-on-one with Kanye signals naïveté moderating Twitter hate speech

Elon Musk chose to address the hate speech via a heart-to-heart with Kanye.

Ars Technica

Fox News leaders 'full on freaked out' over who leaked Kanye West rant from their unaired footage: report

#FoxNews #KanyeWest #Antisemitism
https://www.rawstory.com/fox-news-leaders-full-on-freaked-out-over-who-leaked-kanye-west-rant-from-their-unaired-footage-report/

Fox News leaders 'full on freaked out' over who leaked Kanye West rant from their unaired footage: report

On Monday, The Daily Beast reported that Fox News was thrown into turmoil by the leak of unaired footage of their interview of Trump-loving rapper Kanye West — and they are desperate to find the leaker. "Fox News executives are 'full-on freaked out' about the leak of never-aired clips of Tucke...

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Musk takes Twitter's helm and enacts sweeping change as the deal to buy Twitter closes.

Musk plans on replacing ousted CEO Parag Agrawal for now.

The billionaire also intends to scrap lifelong bans on users.

#Twitter #ElonMusk #CEO #DonaldTrump
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-28/musk-is-said-to-take-twitter-ceo-role-reverse-life-bans

Musk Takes Twitter Helm, Enacts Sweeping Change as Deal Closes

Elon Musk wasted no time taking complete control of Twitter Inc. The billionaire appointed himself chief executive officer, dismissed senior management and immediately began reshaping strategy at one of the world’s most influential social media platforms as his $44 billion take-private deal closed.

Bloomberg

Advertisers threaten to flee Twitter if Elon Musk reinstates Trump's account

#Twitter #Trump #Advertisers
https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-trump-twitter/

Advertisers threaten to flee Twitter if Elon Musk reinstates Trump's account

Elon Musk assured advertisers he wouldn't let Twitter turn into a "free-for-all hellscape," but there's apparently one change that would cause some of them to bail out on the social media platform.The Tesla mogul is expected to finalize a purchase of the company this week, but advertisers are concer...

Raw Story - Celebrating 18 Years of Independent Journalism

Molly Jong-Fast tweets:

This exchange between
Hillary Clinton and Elon Musk should kill any remaining confidence advertisers had in the platform.

#Twitter #ElonMusk #HillaryClinton #PaulPelosi #Advertisers
https://twitter.com/mollyjongfast/status/1586702056487796737

Elon musk deleted the Santa Monica observer tweet Instead of doubling down on it but it’s not like he apologized or tried to correct the record.

https://twitter.com/MollyJongFast/status/1586794853874257925

Citizens for Ethics tweets:

Elon Musk says Twitter won’t be a “free-for-all hellscape, where anything can be said with no consequences.”

So Elon Musk, what are the consequences for you tweeting garbage from a source that claims Hillary Clinton died in 2016?

#ElonMusk #HillaryClinton
https://twitter.com/crewcrew/status/1586766318392451072

Citizens for Ethics on Twitter

“Elon Musk says Twitter won’t be a “free-for-all hellscape, where anything can be said with no consequences.” So @elonmusk, what are the consequences for you tweeting garbage from a source that claims Hillary Clinton died in 2016?”

Twitter

Police info discounts Elon Musk's conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi

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https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-pelosi-conspiracy-theory/

Police info discounts Elon Musk's conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi

Twitter CEO Elon Musk spread conspiracy theories on Sunday about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul, who was beaten with a hammer by someone who broke into their San Francisco home. NBC News reporter Andrew Blankstein cited a police statement reading that Paul Pelosi and his att...

Raw Story - Celebrating 18 Years of Independent Journalism

Musk jokes about his deleted tweet sharing misinformation on Pelosi attack

What happens when Twitter's owner can't spot disinformation when he sees it?

#Twitter #ElonMusk #Disinformation #HammerAttack
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/musk-jokes-about-his-deleted-tweet-sharing-misinformation-on-pelosi-attack/
https://twitter.com/arstechnica/status/1587256840106147841

Musk jokes about his deleted tweet sharing misinformation on Pelosi attack

What happens when Twitter’s owner can’t spot disinformation when he sees it?

Ars Technica

Twitter Blue Price to Increase to $8 Per Month, Will Include Verification Checkmark and Other New Features

#Twitter #TwitterBlue #PriceHikes #ElonMusk #GoneLikeEnron
https://www.macrumors.com/2022/11/01/twitter-blue-price-increase-verification/

Twitter Blue Price to Increase to $8 Per Month, Will Include Verification Checkmark and Other New...

Twitter chief Elon Musk today said that the cost of the Twitter Blue subscription is going to be priced at $8 per month, which would be an...

MacRumors
@ne1for23 oh wow, I wonder what other things they could change to push people towards the #fediverse 😂

@ash

Turn more crucial features into a cash shop? 🤨

https://twitter.com/wongmjane/status/1587716584860454912

Jane Manchun Wong on Twitter

“Twitter is working on “Paid DMs””

Twitter