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Page 141 - Elon Musk

Twitter abuse victims fear Musk's 'free speech' plans, but may not quit

They fear that a more hands-off approach to policing the platform will embolden purveyors of hate speech, bullying and disinformation to ratchet up their bad behavior

Twitter abuse victims fear Musk's 'free speech' plans, but may not quit
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 5:18 PM IST

Minister says India stands by social-media demands as Musk moves on Twitter

'Our safety and trust expectations in law and rules require all intermediaries to do due diligence about its users and content to qualify to be an intermediary,' he said

Minister says India stands by social-media demands as Musk moves on Twitter
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 4:07 PM IST

Will continue to change Twitter 'despite the noise', says CEO Parag Agrawal

Agrawal has earlier said that "Twitter has a purpose and relevance that impacts the entire world"

Will continue to change Twitter 'despite the noise', says CEO Parag Agrawal
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 12:34 PM IST

Musk takes a U-turn, says Twitter must remain 'politically neutral'

"For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral, which effectively means upsetting the far right and the far left equally," he posted to his more than 87 million followers

Musk takes a U-turn, says Twitter must remain 'politically neutral'
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 11:22 AM IST

Elon Musk on fun trail, says buying Coca-Cola, McDonald's next

In a flurry of tweets, Musk claimed that he has set eyes on Coca Cola to "put cocaine back in" and "McDonald's to fix ice-cream machines"

Elon Musk on fun trail, says buying Coca-Cola, McDonald's next
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 9:11 AM IST

For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral: Musk

"For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral, which effectively means upsetting the far right and the far left equally," Musk tweeted

For Twitter to deserve public trust, it must be politically neutral: Musk
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 6:26 AM IST

Tesla loses $126 bn in a day amid Musk's Twitter funding concerns

The 12.2% drop in shares equates to a $21-billion drop in the value of Musk's Tesla stake, the same as the $21 billion in cash he committed to the Twitter deal

Tesla loses $126 bn in a day amid Musk's Twitter funding concerns
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 10:37 PM IST

As Musk prepares to take Twitter, EU reminds him: 'We have rules'

The European Union's internal market chief said on Tuesday it was not up to Brussels to comment on Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media site Twitter

As Musk prepares to take Twitter, EU reminds him: 'We have rules'
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 10:30 PM IST

U.S. court denies Elon Musk's bid to end SEC agreement on tweets oversight

Musk on Tuesday clinched a deal to acquire Twitter Inc for $44 billion

U.S. court denies Elon Musk's bid to end SEC agreement on tweets oversight
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 9:50 PM IST

Musk slams Indian-origin Twitter legal head Vijaya Gadde over 'censorship'

Gadde, who has been working with Twitter since 2011, has been a key executive charged with overseeing the microblogging platform's trust and safety, legal and public policy functions

Musk slams Indian-origin Twitter legal head Vijaya Gadde over 'censorship'
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 9:02 PM IST

Can Elon Musk's takeover bring absolute free speech to Twitter?

The Twitter deal may only move ownership from one set of private hands to another, but the fact that the world's richest (and controversial) billionaire is involved seems to make it worse

Can Elon Musk's takeover bring absolute free speech to Twitter?
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 11:27 AM IST

'Authenticate all real humans': Will Elon Musk end anonymity on Twitter?

Elon Musk is possibly the next Twitter chief. He calls Twitter a digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated. Find out how he may shape this influential platform.

'Authenticate all real humans': Will Elon Musk end anonymity on Twitter?
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 7:48 AM IST

TMS Ep159: LIC IPO, Twitter anonymity, M&A, advanced chemistry cells

Should you take a slice of the LIC IPO pie? Will Elon Musk end anonymity on Twitter? How can investors benefit from M&A activities in India? What are advanced chemistry cells? Find all answers here

TMS Ep159: LIC IPO, Twitter anonymity, M&A, advanced chemistry cells
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 8:00 AM IST

Elon Musk's untaxed wealth is helping finance his Twitter buyout

Elon Musk could have a silent partner in his $44-billion deal to buy Twitter: the US tax code

Elon Musk's untaxed wealth is helping finance his Twitter buyout
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 12:40 AM IST

Funding obscured: The family office behind Musk's $44 bn Twitter buyout

When Elon Musk announced his surprise bid for Twitter Inc earlier this month, he said the social media company should reach out to his family office with any questions.

Funding obscured: The family office behind Musk's $44 bn Twitter buyout
Updated On : 26 Apr 2022 | 11:35 PM IST

Explained: Why M&As are rising in India & how can investors benefit?

Reports suggest LTI & Mindtree could be eyeing a merger. Besides, the acquisition race for Holcim's India assets is heating up Ultratech Cement reportedly throwing in its hat in the ring

Explained: Why M&As are rising in India & how can investors benefit?
Updated On : 26 Apr 2022 | 11:28 PM IST

Tesla manufacturing in India would be a 'win-win' for Musk, India: Gadkari

Dwells on top domestic and global players that are coming up with high-performing electric four-wheelers, points to surging demand for the new tech that Tesla has claimed to champion over past decade

Tesla manufacturing in India would be a 'win-win' for Musk, India: Gadkari
Updated On : 26 Apr 2022 | 10:59 PM IST

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter: Will the bird get shriller?

With a free speech absolutist at the helm, concerns over what exactly it will translate into

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter: Will the bird get shriller?
Updated On : 26 Apr 2022 | 10:04 PM IST

Top headlines: HDFC Life's profit jumps by 12%; how Musk took over Twitter

Business Standard brings you the top headlines this evening

Top headlines: HDFC Life's profit jumps by 12%; how Musk took over Twitter
Updated On : 26 Apr 2022 | 5:57 PM IST

Brash and fast: How unwelcome suitor Elon Musk took over Twitter

The transaction came together at breakneck speed because Elon Musk waived the chance to look at Twitter's finances beyond what was publicly available, and also because that's how the billionaire works

Brash and fast: How unwelcome suitor Elon Musk took over Twitter
Updated On : 26 Apr 2022 | 4:27 PM IST