Musk's X Platform Set to Boost Ad Revenue Through Strategic Moves to Win Favor with Trump
In a significant strategic shift, Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is preparing to ramp up its advertising revenue as it seeks to curry favor with former President Donald Trump. This move comes at a time when many businesses are reassessing their marketing strategies in the evolving digital landscape. X aims to enhance its appeal to advertisers by aligning itself with Trump, who has a substantial influence over a key demographic of conservative voters and business supporters.
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Musk's X Faces Global Intermittent Outages, Users Left Frustrated
On March 10, 2025, users of the popular social media platform X, co-founded by Elon Musk, reported experiencing intermittent outages that disrupted service across multiple regions globally. This incident has raised concerns over the platform's reliability, with many users taking to alternative channels to voice their frustrations.
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Musk's Influence Poses Challenges for Digital Advertisers Navigating X
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital advertising, Elon Musk’s ownership of X (formerly known as Twitter) has created an intricate web of challenges for advertisers grappling with their advertising choices on the platform. Since acquiring the social media giant, Musk has implemented sweeping changes that impact not only the platform's operations but also how brands approach advertising on X.
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Alarming Misinformation: Bird Flu Fears Amplified on X and Rumble Platforms
The ongoing threat of bird flu has been exacerbated by the rapid dissemination of misinformation on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Rumble. As fears about the potential for avian influenza to impact human health continue to grow, the spread of misleading content poses significant challenges for public health communication.
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Musk Cites Controversial Interview as Reason for Canceling Show on X
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has attributed the cancellation of his upcoming talk show on the social media platform X to a controversial interview with comedian and influencer Lemon, whose comments during the discussion sparked considerable backlash.
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EU Expands Investigation into Musk's X Digital Operations, Sparks Controversy
The European Union is reportedly contemplating an expansion of its investigation into digital practices at X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. This move comes amid growing scrutiny of various social networks and their roles in shaping public discourse and safety standards. The EU's Digital Chief has indicated that the investigation aims to ensure compliance with the recent digital regulations put forth by the bloc, which are designed to promote transparency and accountability among tech giants.
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Musk Amplifies Battle with EU Over Free Speech and Elections
Elon Musk has intensified his confrontation with European Union (EU) officials, spotlighting his ongoing concerns regarding freedom of speech and the integrity of electoral processes. This latest escalation comes amid growing tensions surrounding how platforms like Twitter (now X) handle political discourse and misinformation, especially as elections loom in various member states.
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EU Monitors X's Handling of Musk's Event with German Far-Right Figure
The European Union is set to closely observe how the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, manages content related to an upcoming event featuring Elon Musk and a prominent leader from the German far-right faction. This comes amidst rising concerns about the prevalence of extremist views and misinformation proliferating on social media platforms.
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Musk's X and Google's Social Media License: A Missed Deadline in Malaysia
In a recent development affecting the landscape of social media in Malaysia, both Elon Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and tech giant Google have yet to apply for the country’s new regulatory social media license. The deadline for applications, set by Malaysian authorities, which aims to introduce stricter oversight of online platforms—particularly concerning the spread of misinformation and harmful content—passed without submissions from these prominent entities.
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Musk’s Platform X Denied by Supreme Court in Secret DOJ-Trump Warrant Case
In an unfolding legal saga with wide-reaching implications, the Supreme Court of the United States has denied Elon Musk's platform, X, in its appeal against a ruling involving a clandestine Department of Justice (DOJ) warrant linked to former President Donald Trump. The high-profile tech and legal conflict stems from a covert government warrant issued to obtain information from the social media platform, previously known as Twitter, as part of an ongoing investigation.
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