Twitter in the Time of Elon Musk – The New York Times

What comes next for the social media giant now that it’s under the stewardship of the wealthiest person in the world?More episodes ofThe DailyNov. 1, 2022Updated 7:14 a.m. ETSend any friend a storyAs a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.Listen and follow The DailyApple Podcasts | Spotify | StitcherIt was long awaited, and some doubted that it would ever come to pass, but last week, the tech billionaire Elon Musk officially took over Twitter.The platform was once the place of underdogs, a public square that allowed users to challenge the moneyed and powerful. Is that about to change?Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times, and co-host of the Times podcast “Hard Fork.”ImageElon Musk has added Twitter to a portfolio that includes Tesla, SpaceX and the Boring Company.Credit…Jim Watson/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesBackground readingA decade ago, Twitter was a tool for rebels and those challenging authority. But over time, the powerful learned how to use it for their own goals.Mr. Musk and a group of his advisers have been meeting with company executives, working on layoffs, ordering up product changes, talking with advertisers and reviewing content moderation policies.There…
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