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Elon Musk has threatened to sue Microsoft for allegedly using Twitter data without permission.The billionaire's warning, via a tweet, came after the tech giant revealed it would drop his social media site from its corporate advertising platform. Microsoft's service uses AI to help ad buyers manage their social media accounts in one place.Musk said the firm had trained it "illegally using Twitter data", adding: "Lawsuit time." Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this. Open Privacy Options Microsoft has indicated that its service will still support Meta's Facebook and Instagram. The company declined to comment when contacted by Sky News.Twitter no longer has a press office, instead responding to journalists' enquiries with a poop emoji.Read more:Have Musk's actions cost Twitter users? Image: How Twitter's non-existent press office now replies to emails What is this spat about? Microsoft's move comes after Twitter started charging companies for the data it collects from its users, which is essential for targeted advertising.For a minimum of $100 a month, Musk's platform says it helps businesses "understand, track, and benchmark the conversations and perceptions surrounding your brand".The service is known as an API (or application programming interface), and Twitter previously provided free

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are becoming the new gold in tech. Like Reddit, Twitter CEO Elon Musk wants companies using the social platform’s data to pay for it.Microsoft, however, isn’t interested. The tech giant announced plans to remove Twitter from its advertising platform next week instead of paying to retain access to API, an acronym for Application Programming Interface. APIs allow two or more technologies or software applications to connect and communicate with one another. They are specially deployed for system integrations and interoperability.“Starting on Apr. 25, 2023, Smart Campaigns with Multi-platform will no longer support Twitter,” Microsoft said on its site. That also means by that date, users will lose access to their Twitter accounts via its Digital Marketing Center’s social media management tool. They will be unable to create and manage drafts or tweets, view past tweets and engagement, and schedule tweets. “Other social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn will continue to be available.”Musk was angered by the move, claiming in a tweet on Apr. 19 that the software manufacturer, a major backer of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, used Twitter’s data to train AI models without consent. Musk then threatened legal action. Microsoft raked in over $12 billion

The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) announced it’s suspending the use of its Twitter account after CEO Elon Musk labeled the public broadcaster “government-funded media.” The CBC said the designation—historically used for news sources directly controlled by governments—aims to undermine its credibility.Paulina Porizkova on being an Estee Lauder modelA similar incident occurred last week when Musk labeled US public broadcaster National Public Radio (NPR) as government-funded, even though NPR receives less than 1% of its revenue from the state. NPR also responded by suspending all activity on the site.Twitter has been alienating news outlets for months now, doing things like unilaterally removing the verified checkmark from the New York Times’ account, after the newspaper said it wouldn’t pay for the Twitter Blue subscription service.The CBC said its editorial independence is protected by Canada’s Broadcasting Act. In 2021-22, the broadcaster received roughly $1.2 billion Canadian ($900 million) from the federal government. “Twitter can be a powerful tool for our journalists to communicate with Canadians, but it undermines the accuracy and professionalism of the work they do to allow our independence to be falsely described in this way,” Leon Mar, a spokesperson for the CBC, said in a statement announcing it would pause all

BenzingaElon Musk Drops Bombshell: US Intel Agencies Were Reading Your Twitter DMsElon Musk has alleged that the previous management of Twitter permitted U.S. and foreign intelligence agencies to access users’ direct messages on the platform.In an interview with Fox News’s Tucker Carlson, the billionaire tech tycoon said that among the most “absurd” revelations he has made since acquiring the company for $44 billion, Twitter was enabling U.S. and foreign intelligence agencies to view users’ DMs on the platform.Johnson & Johnson Q1 Beats Street View On Strong Performance Across All Segments, Lifts Guidance, DividendsJohnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has reported Q1 FY23 adjusted earnings of $2.68 per share, up 0.4% Y/Y and beating the consensus of $2.51.Sales increased 5.6% to $24.75 billion, beating the consensus of $23.67 billion, with operational growth of 9.0% and adjusted operational growth of 7.6%.Why Bank Of America Shares Are Gaining TodayBank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC) shares are up 2% Tuesday morning following its solid first quarter results that surpassed the Street view.BAC reported a first-quarter FY23 net income increase of 15% year-over-year to $8.2 billion.EPS for the quarter was $0.94, compared to $0.80 in 1Q22, beating the consensus of 0.82.GSK To Strengthen Its Specialty Medicines, Respiratory Pipeline With $2B BELLUS

The Sacramento Kings have taken a 2-0 series lead against the Golden State Warriors, after beating them 114-106 in Game 2.De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis led Sacramento to an important Game 2 win, while Draymond Green got ejected after stomping on Sabonis.NBA Twitter, of course, had something to say about Draymond Green and the Warriors trailing 0-2 in the series.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences.Update your settings here to see it.This content is not available due

Twitter CEO Elon Musk said in an interview that aired Monday that it’s still to be determined whether his acquisition of the social media company last year was “financially smart” given its subsequent drop in value, but maintained that “some things are priceless.”Speaking to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who heralded the SpaceX founder’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter last October as a win for free speech, Musk acknowledged his recent $20 billion valuation of the site.“It remains to be seen as to whether this was financially smart,” Musk said when asked if he thought it was worth the buy. “Currently, it is not. We just revalued the company at less than half of the acquisition price.”“Sorry,” replied Carlson, whose interview also featured Musk claiming—without evidence—that “various government agencies” could access users’ direct messages before his takeover.Musk, laughing over the situation, continued: “My timing was terrible for when the offer was made because it was right before advertising plummeted.”In the few weeks after Musk took charge, dozens of top advertisers fled the site–apparently wary of his leadership–which has seen a slimmed down workforce and content moderation system. Musk has used the platform to push a conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi

Francisco RosaApril 17, 2023Bart Young/NBAE via Getty ImagesJust two days removed from their play-in tournament win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to secure a spot in the postseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves looked rusty against the well-rested Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.Minnesota and its stars were manhandled against the Western Conference's No. 1 seed in a 109-80 loss at Ball Arena in Denver.A game that was relatively close at halftime got out of hand after the break, with the Nuggets leading by 30 or more points throughout most of the final two quarters.It was by far the biggest margin of victory in the first round's opening games, and Denver proved why it may finally have the goods to make its way to the NBA Finals.None of the Nuggets starters had more than 24 points, as it was a complete team performance for the home squad.As for the Timberwolves, their stars were nowhere to be seen. The trio of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert combined for just 37 points. But that doesn't tell the story of how bad they actually were.Through the first three quarters, Towns, who will be relied on heavily to counteract Denver's frontcourt stars, had just four

StuffRNZ has objected to being labelled 'government-funded media'Radio New Zealand has objected to being labelled “Government-funded media” by Twitter, saying it falsely implied the broadcaster was not independent. In tweets attributed to head of content Megan Whelan, RNZ wrote the public broadcaster would consider options, including talking to Twitter to have the label removed or revised, or leaving the platform. “RNZ’s editorial independence is enshrined in our charter and editorial policy,” the tweets read. “Twitter’s own policy defines government-funded media as cases where the government ‘may have varying degrees of government involvement over editorial content’, which does not apply to RNZ. READ MORE: * Select committee seeks more independence for proposed new public media entity * Decision to merge TVNZ and RNZ draws mixed response * Mercury providing $50 credit to customers hit by rolling power blackouts on Monday ”Not only is our editorial independence protected by the law, we guard it vigorously.” Whelan said RNZ would be considering its options over the next few days. “Including talking to Twitter to have the label removed or revised, or as other public media around the world have done, leave the platform.” The BBC also objected to the label, which resulted in

NBA Twitter goes wild after Kings' Game 1 win vs. Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports BayareaAfter 17 years since their last NBA playoff appearance, the Kings made a splash in their postseason return, pulling out a thrilling 126-123 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at Golden 1 Center.A back-and-forth game throughout, Sacramento ultimately nabbed the win, thanks in part to De'Aaron Fox's (38 points) and Malik Monk's (32 points off the bench) herculean effort on the offensive end.Naturally, Kings fans and NBA Twitter went ballistic watching the two Northern California rivals go all out in an entertaining contest.Along with enjoying how the game went, some fans gave props to Fox and Monk's outings against the defending champions.As both squads begin to look ahead to the remainder of the series, Sacramento and Golden State certainly will have their fair share of memorable moments.RELATED: Three reasons why Kings can beat Warriors in playoff seriesThough for Fox, Monk, Kings fans, and the rest of NBA Twitter, Saturday night's contest surely will be one to remember.

You can ask Elon Musk anything on Twitter for just Rs 325 a month Subscribers will have exclusive access to his “ask-me-anything” sessions held every few weeks, as well as discussions on Twitter Spaces Elon Musk has unveiled a new subscription service on Twitter, allowing users to subscribe to his account for $4 (Rs 325) a month. Subscribers will have exclusive access to his “ask-me-anything” sessions held every few weeks, as well as discussions on Twitter Spaces. This move comes after Twitter’s recent launch of its Subscriptions feature, formerly known as Super Follows. This feature enables content creators to earn money from their posts on the platform. Twitter will not take any commission from users for the next year, and content creators will receive nearly 70 per cent of the generated revenue on the app and 93 per cent on the web version. Musk also promised to promote the content of creators who subscribe to his account, and users can take their work with them if they leave the platform. According to Musk, the aim of Twitter is to “maximise creator prosperity.” Since taking over Twitter in October 2021, Musk has been trying to make the platform more profitable. He