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

Perhaps no group of people is more alarmed about Elon Musk’s plan to make Twitter a free speech free-for-all than those most likely to be targeted for harassment: women, racial minorities and other marginalized groups

The Independent UK

MSNBC's Joy Reid Claims Elon Musk 'Misses' Apartheid-Era South Africa

If Musk was so fond for South Africa's segregationist policies, why did he refuse military conscription and jump ship to Canada as a teen?

Reason

“A double-edged sword”: 4 women of color on Elon’s Twitter takeover

Twitter was uniquely well-suited for marginalized communities to carve out their own space. Now Elon Musk is invading.

Mic

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Musk could exploit your Twitter data

"Musk’s desire in buying Twitter goes beyond a desire to control and shape public discourse," expert warns

Salon

Elon Musk suggests new name for Trump’s Truth Social app as he accuses Twitter of censorship

Elon Musk has suggested a new name for Donald Trump’s Truth Social app as he accused Twitter, which has just agreed to buy for $44bn, of censorship.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk loses bid to end ‘Twitter Sitter’ deal with SEC

Elon Musk may soon own Twitter Inc. but the billionaire won’t be able to shake his “Twitter Sitter.”

Tribune News Service

The Guardian view on Twitter: when free speech costs a bomb

Editorial: Elon Musk claims to be a ‘free speech absolutist’. As the platform’s new boss, he may find that principle hard to enact

The Guardian - UK

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Why Donald Trump-Related Stock Digital World Acquisition Is Rising

Digital World Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: DWAC) shares are trading higher by 9.00% at $44.47 after Truth Social became the top free app on the App Store. Digital World Acquisition Corp is the merger partner of Trump Media & Technology Group, which is the owner of Truth Social.

Benzinga

Who does Elon Musk think he is? His behavior on Twitter was terrible.

If Musk is to be the new arbiter of free speech, accountability and responsibility on Twitter, his first move as the new owner should be to ban himself from the platform.

Chicago Sun-Times

Collins to Musk: Get Trump on Twitter

"It’s ironic that we allow Russian government sites to be on Twitter, but we don’t allow President Trump”

Salon

Elon Musk quest to scrap deal over 2018 tweets is rejected

Elon Musk’s request to scrap a settlement with securities regulators over 2018 tweets claiming he had the funding to take Tesla private is being deniedby a federal judge in New York

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s Twitter coup has been a boon for conservative extremists

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jair Bolsonaro, and Ron DeSantis have seen sizable bumps this week.

Input

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Truth Social: ‘The social media equivalent of a RadioShack’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s beleaguered social media app, his claim he won’t return to Twitter, and Melania Trump’s 52nd birthday

The Guardian - US

Judge rejects Musk's bid to end 2018 SEC settlement

The decision means Musk could remain barred from freely tweeting about Tesla despite reaching an agreement to buy Twitter.

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Inverse

Elon Musk buying Twitter creates a new type of problem for SpaceX and Tesla — here's why

How will owning Twitter affect Elon Musk's other billion-dollar companies? Here's how the deal could create problems for Tesla and SpaceX.

Daily Record

Critics slam Elon Musk over Twitter purchase instead of 'curing world hunger'

Elon Musk paid $44bn to purchase Twitter, which is nearly as much as the $44.9bn assigned by the Biden administration to tackle climate change

InsideEVs

Henrik Fisker's Twitter Account Gone After Elon Musk Buys Platform

CEO says he does not want a competitor to determine how his followers experience Fisker as the company grows; Fisker Inc's Twitter page is still live, though.

The Guardian - UK

Left-leaning users leave Twitter in protest at Musk takeover

Progressive figures shed thousands of followers while accounts of more rightwing voices gain popularity

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Benzinga

315M DOGE Moved In One Go As Dogecoin Whales Continue To Be Restless

Over 315 million Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) were moved in a single transaction earlier today, as Dogecoin whales — cryptospeak for big holders — continue to be restless since Elon Musk's acquisition of social media giant Twitter Inc.(NYSE:

Benzinga

Musk's First Problem To Face As New Twitter Boss? The Digital Services Act

The European Union passed landmark legislation on Saturday that will force Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) and other companies to combat hate speech and misinformation.

The Conversation

Social media regulation: why we must ensure it is democratic and inclusive

News that the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, is buying Twitter has sent the world into a spin, dividing those who advocate for unfettered free speech – like Musk – and those who believe that some platforms wield too much power and influence. But the ultimate outcome for Twitter may…

The Guardian - UK

Controversy grows after Musk engages with tweets criticizing Twitter staff

Acquisition agreement allows Musk to tweet about deal but not to disparage firm or its representatives

Los Angeles Times

Twitter was at the forefront of content moderation. What comes next?

In 2015, a man wearing a skull mask posted a video outlining his plans to murder Brianna Wu. The skull video was only one of many such disturbing and bizarre posts targeting Wu and other women online as part of a harassment campaign dubbed GamerGate.

Reason

Florida Faces First Amendment, Contract, and Budget Issues in Dissolving Disney District

Plus: Russia accuses NATO of war by proxy, Elon Musk's confusing comments on free speech, Biden bans incandescent light bulbs, and more...

InsideEVs

Twitter Will Merge With Elon Musk's "X Holdings" By Oct. 24, 2022

While Tesla CEO Musk officially bought Twitter, the transaction itself isn't going to happen immediately. Even if all goes well, it may still be many months.

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