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Elon Musk plans to cut 75% of Twitter workforce after acquisition: Report

Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter's workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company, according to a report on Thursday by The Washington Post. Musk has told prospective investors in his Twitter purchase that he plans to cut nearly 75 per cent of Twitter's employee base of 7,500 workers, leaving the company with a skeleton crew, according to the report. The newspaper cited documents and unnamed sources familiar with the deliberations. San Francisco-based Twitter and a representative for Musk attorney Alex Spiro did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. While job cuts have been expected regardless of the sale, the magnitude of Musk's planned cuts are far more extreme than anything Twitter had planned. Musk himself has alluded to the need to cull some of the company's staff in the past, but he hadn't given a specific number at least not publicly. "A 75 per cent head count cut would indicate, at least out of the gates, stronger free cash fl

Musk plans to cut Twitter workforce by 75% in a matter of months: Report

Elon Musk's plans for Twitter Inc. involve slashing its staff by nearly 75% in a matter of months, according to documents obtained by the Washington Post

Musk says overpaying for Twitter but it has 'incredible potential'

Admitting that he is "obviously" overpaying to acquire Twitter, Elon Musk has said that the micro-blogging platform has great potential in the long term.

Govt not empowered to issue orders to block accounts: Twitter to HC

Council for microblogging site emphasises that Section 69A (power to intercept electronic communication) of IT Act does not spell out mass blocking of accounts

Elon Musk under federal investigation, reveals latest Twitter court filing

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is being investigated by the US federal authorities in connection with his USD 44 billion Twitter buyout deal, said media reports citing a court filing by the microblogging site.However, the Thursday Twitter court filing did not go into details of the ongoing probe as to what actions taken by the business magnate are being investigated by the officials, reported CNN.In the court filing, Twitter without delving into details of the matter, simply said that they are looking into Musk's "conduct" linked to the deal. The main scrutiny seems to be on Musk's legal team.Twitter accused Musk's legal team of failing to produce draft communications with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a slide presentation to the Federal Trade Commission. This is part of the two sides' ongoing litigation over whether Musk can walk away from the deal, reported CNN.Reacting to the Twitter filing, Musk's attorney Alex Spiro said that the filing only aims to digress from its own legal ..

Twitter asks users to verify birthdate to watch sensitive content

The broad categories covered by Twitter's sensitive content policy include explicit content, graphic violence, excessive gore, and hateful images

Twitter Inc reviewing policies around permanent user bans: Report

Twitter has been exploring if there are other content moderation tools that could replace a ban, its harshest penalty for violating rules

A viral tweet explains how Wipro caught its employees moonlighting

Taking a tough stand against those involved in moonlighting, IT services giant Wipro sacked 300 employees in September; here's how they caught the moonlighters

Twitter ordered whistle-blower to destroy evidence, claims Elon Musk

Peiter Zatko, Twitter's ex-head of security, said he burned 10 handwritten notebooks and deleted 100 computer files at the behest of company managers as part of his separation agreement

Microsoft reveals dedicated Xbox game streaming device on Twitter

Phil Spencer, Microsofts head of Xbox, has revealed a dedicated Xbox game streaming device on Twitter.

Twitter promotes Rishabh Sharma as Next Asia-Pacific Core Business' head

Twitter on Tuesday announced to elevate Rishabh Sharma as Head of Core Business, Twitter Next Asia-Pacific, as the micro-blogging platform aims to further strengthen its presence in the APAC market

Karan Johar deactivates Twitter account 'to make way for positive energies'

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Monday said he is bidding adieu to microblogging site Twitter to make way for "positive energies only". The 50-year-old director, often subjected to abuse and trolling on social media, announced his departure from the platform in a tweet. "Making space for more positive energies only and this is step one towards that. Goodbye Twitter!" Johar said. Hours after the announcement, his Twitter account was deactivated and the page displayed the message: 'This account doesn't exist'. The filmmaker, known for helming "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", and "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", had 17.2 million followers on Twitter. He continues to be active on Facebook and Instagram. Johar's next directorial venture "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" will arrive next February. He recently wrapped the seventh season of his celebrity talk show "Koffee With Karan".

Instagram, Twitter restrict Kanye West's account over anti-Semitic posts

Kanye West's Twitter account has been restricted by the company. Not just that, his Instagram account has also been restricted.According to Variety, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed the news. However, the reason for which his account was restricted by the micro-blogging site hasn't been specified by the company yet.Many have been linking the decision to restrict his account to his last two tweets which have been largely criticized as anti-semitic.Twitter has removed the first tweet for "violating the Twitter rules." Later, West asserted in the post that he couldn't be antisemitic and claimed that Jews had "toyed" with him.He wrote, "I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death [sic] con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE". The tweet has now been deleted."The funny thing is I actually can't be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also. You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda," West added.Later, he tweeted, "Who do you think ...

Morgan Stanley-led banks face $500 million loss on Twitter debt to Musk

When banks led by Morgan Stanley agreed in April to help finance Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter Inc., they were eager to aid an important client, the richest person in the world

Twitter launches its 'Edit Tweet' feature for verified subscribers in US

After rolling out its much anticipated 'Edit Tweet' button in select countries, microblogging site Twitter has started rolling out the same feature for Blue subscribers in the US

Elon Musk, Twitter spar over request to halt site's lawsuit on eve of trial

Elon Musk said banks are working to finance his $44 billion deal for Twitter Inc and asked a judge to halt the social media company's lawsuit, which Twitter swiftly rejected

Twitter rolls out edit button to paid subscribers in US: What we know

Twitter users have for years demanded the ability to edit their tweets after publishing them, mostly to fix errors such as typos

Twitter slips as investors await funding details on Musk's $44-bn deal

Shares of the microblogging site were down marginally at $51.12, after rising 20% since Musk this week proposed to go ahead with the April bid of $54.20 per share to take Twitter private

Twitter allows users to add multiple types of media in single post

Users can also rearrange layout of their media while composing a post, says social media company

Twitter an accelerant to fulfil my vision to build a super app: Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that buying Twitter is to fulfil his dream to build a super app called X.com like China's WeChat that will be available to all globally