Billionaire Elon Musk has not failed to make headlines since to took over Twitter. In the latest, he has issued an ultimatum to all the Twitter staffers asserting on how they must commit to working for long hours at high intensity or just leave the company. According to the reports, the warning was issued through an email.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk issues ultimatum to employees, says 'high intensity job or severance'

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Trending on WION: Elon Musk to find new leader to run Twitter

<p>Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday he intended to finish an organisational restructuring of Twitter this week and expected reducing his time at there while eventually finding a new leader to oversee the social media firm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also gave Twitter employees until 5 pm&nbsp;Eastern time on Thursday to decide if they wanted to work for him, and he invited those who did not share his vision to leave.</p>

<p>While testifying in a Delaware court,&nbsp; Musk refuted allegations that his $56 billion compensation package at Tesla Inc., was determined by a compliant board of directors, based on performance goals that were simple to meet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Investors at Tesla have grown more worried about the amount of time Musk is devoting to turning around Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At noon, Tesla stock dropped 3 per cent.</p>

<p>"There's an initial burst of activity needed post-acquisition to reorganise the company," Musk said in his testimony. "But then I expect to reduce my time at Twitter."</p>

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<p>Musk also acknowledged that some Tesla engineers had been helping to assess Twitter's engineering teams, but he insisted that this had been done on a&nbsp;"voluntary basis" and "after hours."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first two weeks of the billionaire's ownership of Twitter have been characterised by quick change and mayhem. The previous CEO of Twitter and other senior executives were swiftly dismissed, and earlier this month, he laid off half of Twitter's workers.</p>

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Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday he intended to finish an organisational restructuring of Twitter this week and expected reducing his time at there while eventually finding a new leader to oversee the social media firm.

Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday he intended to finish an organisational restructuring of Twitter this week and expected reducing his time at there while eventually finding a new leader to oversee the social media firm. He also gave Twitter employees until 5 pm Eastern time on Thursday to decide if they wanted to work for him, and he invited those who did not share his vision to leave. While testifying in a Delaware court, Musk refuted allegations that his $56 billion compensation package at Tesla Inc., was determined by a compliant board of directors, based on performance goals that were simple to meet. Investors at Tesla have grown more worried about the amount of time Musk is devoting to turning around Twitter. At noon, Tesla stock dropped 3 per cent. "There's an initial burst of activity needed post-acquisition to reorganise the company," Musk said in his testimony. "But then I expect to reduce my time at Twitter." Also Read: FTX's Bankman-Fried sued by crypto investors along with other celebrity promoters Musk also acknowledged that some Tesla engineers had been helping to assess Twitter's engineering teams, but he insisted that this had been done on a "voluntary basis" and "after hours." The first two weeks of the billionaire's ownership of Twitter have been characterised by quick change and mayhem. The previous CEO of Twitter and other senior executives were swiftly dismissed, and earlier this month, he laid off half of Twitter's workers. (with inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk tells court will find new leader for Twitter; gives staff deadline to resign

<p>Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has been in news for his takeover of the social media platform Twitter. The man also hit headlines for the mass layoffs that took place in the company soon after he took over. But Musk also turned heads recently for his physical transformation as he lost over 13 kgs.<br />
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Recently, in a response to a tweet, the billionaire revealed that he has lost nearly 30 lbs (13 kg).<br />
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"You've lost a ton of weight, Elon! Keep up the fantastic work," a social media user tweeted. The user also posted two pictures of Musk in the tweet showcasing his weight loss transformation.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You’ve lost a ton of weight, Elon! Keep up the fantastic work! 💯💗 <a href="https://t.co/uJhdxWUWqB">pic.twitter.com/uJhdxWUWqB</a></p>
— ✨Chicago✨ (@chicago_glenn) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicago_glenn/status/1592755393050333184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Replying to the user, Musk wrote, "Down 30 lbs."</p>

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<p>When another one asked, "What's made the most difference," Musk shared his fitness formula.<br />
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Musk stated that his formula for weight loss is a combination of fasting, the absence of tasty food, and diabetic medicines.&nbsp;<br />
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"Fasting + Ozempic/Wegovy + no tasty food near me," Musk tweeted.</p>

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<p>Another user asked Musk if his diabetes drug Ozempic cause side effects like burps that taste like rotten eggs." Bruh, I also take Ozempic for my diabeetus. Does it give you those nasty burps too? Tastes like rotten eggs lol ugh," (sic) the user wrote."Yeah, next-level," the new Twitter boss responded.</p>

<p>Ozempic is a brand-name prescription medication that's used to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise.&nbsp;<br />
It also helps in decreasing appetite and helps in managing weight.<br />
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While Musk's routine seems like an easy one to adapt, we would advise you to consult a dietician or a doctor before following it.&nbsp;</p>

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Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has been in news for his takeover of the social media platform Twitter. The man also hit headlines for the mass layoffs that took place in the company soon after he took over.

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has been in news for his takeover of the social media platform Twitter. The man also hit headlines for the mass layoffs that took place in the company soon after he took over. But Musk also turned heads recently for his physical transformation as he lost over 13 kgs. Recently, in a response to a tweet, the billionaire revealed that he has lost nearly 30 lbs (13 kg). "You've lost a ton of weight, Elon! Keep up the fantastic work," a social media user tweeted. The user also posted two pictures of Musk in the tweet showcasing his weight loss transformation. You’ve lost a ton of weight, Elon! Keep up the fantastic work! 💯💗 pic.twitter.com/uJhdxWUWqB — ✨Chicago✨ (@chicago_glenn) November 16, 2022 × Replying to the user, Musk wrote, "Down 30 lbs." Down 30 lbs! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2022 × When another one asked, "What's made the most difference," Musk shared his fitness formula. Musk stated that his formula for weight loss is a combination of fasting, the absence of tasty food, and diabetic medicines. "Fasting + Ozempic/Wegovy + no tasty food near me," Musk tweeted. Fasting + Ozempic/Wegovy + no tasty food near me — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2022 × Another user asked Musk if his diabetes drug Ozempic cause side effects like burps that taste like rotten eggs." Bruh, I also take Ozempic for my diabeetus. Does it give you those nasty burps too? Tastes like rotten eggs lol ugh," (sic) the user wrote."Yeah, next-level," the new Twitter boss responded. Ozempic is a brand-name prescription medication that's used to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, along with diet and exercise. It also helps in decreasing appetite and helps in managing weight. While Musk's routine seems like an easy one to adapt, we would advise you to consult a dietician or a doctor before following it.

Elon Musk lost 30 lbs by following this routine: No tasty food near me

<p>Elon Musk's SpaceX is mulling over an offering of mostly secondary shares which will spur the valuation of the company from the $125 billion fetched earlier this year to about $150 billion, according to sources quoted by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Reuters, after discussions with investors SpaceX will offer the new shares at about $85 apiece. The plan will fetch SpaceX a 20 per cent&nbsp;increase in valuation.&nbsp;With the issuance of these new shares, the offering is expected to raise one billion dollars for rocket and satellite company SpaceX.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Discussions are undergoing with potential investors. The $85 share price is up from a split-adjusted $70 per share fetched earlier this year, sources said.</p>

<p>The offering would be aimed at helping employees and shareholders to take advantage as they will be able to sell their shares in the secondary market without the company itself going public.</p>

<p>Elon Musk's SpaceX routinely offers such liquidity programmes to its employees.&nbsp;However, Reuters sources clarified that any such share sale plan requires SpaceX’s approval and can change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before Reuters' sources, the SpaceX discussions to offer new shares was first reported by Bloomberg News on Tuesday. Hours after the report Musk tweeted the report was false. However, he refrained from delving into the details.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In another key development, Musk has said he plans to provide similar shares and liquidity programmes for Twitter. Musk recently completed the acquisition of microblogging site Twitter in a $44 billion deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Investors are also increasingly&nbsp;showing their interest in SpaceX as the California-based firm has achieved much in the last year. More recently, on November 1, SpaceX launched the world's most powerful active rocket, Falcon Heavy, into a geosynchronous Earth orbit at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>SpaceX is also aiming to launch its giant Starship rocket system into orbit for the first time somewhere in early December. SpaceX's internet satellite Starlink is also emerging as a major revenue generator. Last month, it had rolled out high-speed internet on commercial airlines.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk's SpaceX is mulling over an offering of mostly secondary shares which will spur the valuation of the company from the $125 billion fetched earlier this year to about $150 billion, according to sources quoted by Reuters.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is mulling over an offering of mostly secondary shares which will spur the valuation of the company from the $125 billion fetched earlier this year to about $150 billion, according to sources quoted by Reuters. As per Reuters, after discussions with investors SpaceX will offer the new shares at about $85 apiece. The plan will fetch SpaceX a 20 per cent increase in valuation. With the issuance of these new shares, the offering is expected to raise one billion dollars for rocket and satellite company SpaceX. ALSO READ | Elon Musk fires Twitter engineer who questioned him publicly Discussions are undergoing with potential investors. The $85 share price is up from a split-adjusted $70 per share fetched earlier this year, sources said. The offering would be aimed at helping employees and shareholders to take advantage as they will be able to sell their shares in the secondary market without the company itself going public. Elon Musk's SpaceX routinely offers such liquidity programmes to its employees. However, Reuters sources clarified that any such share sale plan requires SpaceX’s approval and can change. Before Reuters' sources, the SpaceX discussions to offer new shares was first reported by Bloomberg News on Tuesday. Hours after the report Musk tweeted the report was false. However, he refrained from delving into the details. ALSO READ | Twitter CEO Elon Musk delays blue tick relaunch till November 29 In another key development, Musk has said he plans to provide similar shares and liquidity programmes for Twitter. Musk recently completed the acquisition of microblogging site Twitter in a $44 billion deal. Investors are also increasingly showing their interest in SpaceX as the California-based firm has achieved much in the last year. More recently, on November 1, SpaceX launched the world's most powerful active rocket, Falcon Heavy, into a geosynchronous Earth orbit at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US. WATCH | Final day of G20 meet: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses summit SpaceX is also aiming to launch its giant Starship rocket system into orbit for the first time somewhere in early December. SpaceX's internet satellite Starlink is also emerging as a major revenue generator. Last month, it had rolled out high-speed internet on commercial airlines. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to raise fresh funds, take valuation up to $150 billion

It is Elon Musk making the news again, in the latest, he has delayed the relaunch of Twitter blue subscription. Musk has announced that he has postponed the relaunch till November 29. Taking to Twitter, he said that he was 'punting relaunch of blue verified to November 29 to make sure that it is rock solid'.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk delays blue tick relaunch till November 29

<p>World's richest man. Tech tycoon. Social media mogul.&nbsp;Elon Musk goes by many labels, but is he also the inspiration for Netflix's new whodunnit 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'?</p>

<p>In the movie, a detective played by Daniel Craig investigates a murder on the private Greek island of tech billionaire Miles Bron.</p>

<p>Bron, played by Edward Norton, is a brash entrepreneur and self-proclaimed genius who has made multiple fortunes with different companies. He delights in confounding those around him with his latest whims and riddles.</p>

<p>Since the mystery-satire first premiered at the Toronto film festival in September, critics have noted parallels to Musk, who founded SpaceX, runs Tesla and recently bought Twitter.</p>

<p>Vanity Fair said the film skewered "the foolish, and at times dangerous, messianics of the tech industry," calling Miles a "melange" of Musk and Steve Jobs.<br />
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Meanwhile, Mashable noted the film's "none-too-subtle scathing and silly send-up of Elon Musk."</p>

<p>"If you think the shoe fits, then they were probably in our conversation," teased Norton at a Los Angeles press conference on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"But I also think Miles is kind of like the Carly Simon song 'You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you'," he added.</p>

<p>"I think a lot of (tech billionaires) will think it's about them. And that's fine!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Writer-director Rian Johnson ("Star Wars: The Last Jedi") said the character was not based on just one real-life figure. He told journalists that "taking the piss out of any specific person just was not all that interesting."</p>

<p>But, he said the movie was about "our relationship as a society to these Willy Wonka characters who we, on one hand, want to throw elephant poop at, but on the other hand... have some weird childlike wish that they will actually create a chocolate factory and solve all our problems."</p>

<p>Musk has recently drawn widespread criticism over his troubled purchase and controversial revamp of Twitter.<br />
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<p>World's richest man. Tech tycoon. Social media mogul.</p>

<p>Elon Musk goes by many labels, but is he also the inspiration for Netflix's new whodunnit "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery"?</p>

<p>In the movie, a detective played by Daniel Craig investigates a murder on the private Greek island of tech billionaire Miles Bron.</p>

<p>Bron, played by Edward Norton, is a brash entrepreneur and self-proclaimed genius who has made multiple fortunes with different companies. He delights in confounding those around him with his latest whims and riddles.</p>

<p>Since the mystery-satire first premiered at the Toronto film festival in September, critics have noted parallels to Musk, who founded SpaceX, runs Tesla and recently bought Twitter.</p>

<p>Vanity Fair said the film skewered "the foolish, and at times dangerous, messianics of the tech industry," calling Miles a "melange" of Musk and Steve Jobs.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Mashable noted the film's "none-too-subtle scathing and silly send-up of Elon Musk."</p>

<p>"If you think the shoe fits, then they were probably in our conversation," teased Norton at a Los Angeles press conference on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"But I also think Miles is kind of like the Carly Simon song 'You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you'," he added.</p>

<p>"I think a lot of (tech billionaires) will think it's about them. And that's fine!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Writer-director Rian Johnson ("Star Wars: The Last Jedi") said the character was not based on just one real-life figure. He told journalists that "taking the piss out of any specific person just was not all that interesting."</p>

<p>But, he said the movie was about "our relationship as a society to these Willy Wonka characters who we, on one hand, want to throw elephant poop at, but on the other hand... have some weird childlike wish that they will actually create a chocolate factory and solve all our problems."</p>

<p>Musk has recently drawn widespread criticism over his troubled purchase and controversial revamp of Twitter.</p>

<p>"Glass Onion," a sequel to 2019's "Knives Out" -- which was loosely inspired by Agatha Christie's novels -- will be the first Netflix film to play in major US theater chains for a one-week run, as the streamer experiments with new revenue sources.</p>

<p>It comes out in theaters on November 23, and will be available on streaming a month later.</p>


World's richest man. Tech tycoon. Social media mogul. Elon Musk goes by many labels, but is he also the inspiration for Netflix's new whodunnit 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'?

World's richest man. Tech tycoon. Social media mogul. Elon Musk goes by many labels, but is he also the inspiration for Netflix's new whodunnit 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'? In the movie, a detective played by Daniel Craig investigates a murder on the private Greek island of tech billionaire Miles Bron. Bron, played by Edward Norton, is a brash entrepreneur and self-proclaimed genius who has made multiple fortunes with different companies. He delights in confounding those around him with his latest whims and riddles. Since the mystery-satire first premiered at the Toronto film festival in September, critics have noted parallels to Musk, who founded SpaceX, runs Tesla and recently bought Twitter. Vanity Fair said the film skewered "the foolish, and at times dangerous, messianics of the tech industry," calling Miles a "melange" of Musk and Steve Jobs. Meanwhile, Mashable noted the film's "none-too-subtle scathing and silly send-up of Elon Musk." "If you think the shoe fits, then they were probably in our conversation," teased Norton at a Los Angeles press conference on Tuesday. "But I also think Miles is kind of like the Carly Simon song 'You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you'," he added. "I think a lot of (tech billionaires) will think it's about them. And that's fine!" Writer-director Rian Johnson ("Star Wars: The Last Jedi") said the character was not based on just one real-life figure. He told journalists that "taking the piss out of any specific person just was not all that interesting." But, he said the movie was about "our relationship as a society to these Willy Wonka characters who we, on one hand, want to throw elephant poop at, but on the other hand... have some weird childlike wish that they will actually create a chocolate factory and solve all our problems." Musk has recently drawn widespread criticism over his troubled purchase and controversial revamp of Twitter. Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Wednesday 11/16/2022 - 06:11 UTC+5 | 381 words World's richest man. Tech tycoon. Social media mogul. Elon Musk goes by many labels, but is he also the inspiration for Netflix's new whodunnit "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery"? In the movie, a detective played by Daniel Craig investigates a murder on the private Greek island of tech billionaire Miles Bron. Bron, played by Edward Norton, is a brash entrepreneur and self-proclaimed genius who has made multiple fortunes with different companies. He delights in confounding those around him with his latest whims and riddles. Since the mystery-satire first premiered at the Toronto film festival in September, critics have noted parallels to Musk, who founded SpaceX, runs Tesla and recently bought Twitter. Vanity Fair said the film skewered "the foolish, and at times dangerous, messianics of the tech industry," calling Miles a "melange" of Musk and Steve Jobs. Meanwhile, Mashable noted the film's "none-too-subtle scathing and silly send-up of Elon Musk." "If you think the shoe fits, then they were probably in our conversation," teased Norton at a Los Angeles press conference on Tuesday. "But I also think Miles is kind of like the Carly Simon song 'You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you'," he added. "I think a lot of (tech billionaires) will think it's about them. And that's fine!" Writer-director Rian Johnson ("Star Wars: The Last Jedi") said the character was not based on just one real-life figure. He told journalists that "taking the piss out of any specific person just was not all that interesting." But, he said the movie was about "our relationship as a society to these Willy Wonka characters who we, on one hand, want to throw elephant poop at, but on the other hand... have some weird childlike wish that they will actually create a chocolate factory and solve all our problems." Musk has recently drawn widespread criticism over his troubled purchase and controversial revamp of Twitter. "Glass Onion," a sequel to 2019's "Knives Out" -- which was loosely inspired by Agatha Christie's novels -- will be the first Netflix film to play in major US theater chains for a one-week run, as the streamer experiments with new revenue sources. It comes out in theaters on November 23, and will be available on streaming a month later.

Daniel Carig starrer 'Glass Onion' teases Elon Musk parallels

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<p>Continuing his 'back-and-forth', Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday said the blue tick subscription service will be relaunched on November 29. The announcement comes a few days after Twitter halted the service, owing to a messy rollout.&nbsp;<br />
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"Punting relaunch of Blue Verified to November 29th to make sure that it is rock solid," said Musk in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a reply to a netizen asking if legacy checkmarks will go away, Musk said, "All unpaid legacy Blue checkmarks will be removed in a few months."</p>

<p>As reported by WION, Twitter's rollout of the subscription service for the blue checkmark had been off to a rather shaky start. Days after rolling out the service, Musk had to halt it as 'impersonation' of several accounts caused mayhem on the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Companies like Eli Lilly &amp; Co and Lockheed Martin among others had to suffer billions in losses after fake tweets from 'verified' accounts claimed to be the said companies.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-halts-its-8-verification-subscription-amid-rise-in-fake-accounts-and-news-says-source-533446" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Twitter halts its $8 verification subscription amid rise in fake accounts and news, says source</strong></a></p>

<p>After the situation turned pear-shaped, Musk stated that accounts that are found resorting to&nbsp;impersonation on Twitter without explicitly designating it as "parody" account&nbsp;will be immediately and permanently removed.</p>

<p>"To be more precise, accounts doing parody impersonations. Basically, tricking people is not ok," said Musk whilst adding that Twitter will also introduce a "Parody" subscript "to clarify".</p>

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<p>Under Musk's new $8 per month subscription service, netizens will be able to receive a 'blue checkmark' in front of their names. Earlier, only verified accounts of public figures, including journalists, legislators, and well-known people could carry the coveted blue check mark.</p>

<p>Apart from the checkmark, the subscription service will give the users priority in replies, mentions and searches. The paying customers will be served fewer ads and will have the freedom to post long-form videos and audio.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Continuing his 'back-and-forth', Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday said the blue tick subscription service will be relaunched on November 29. The announcement comes a few days after Twitter halted the service, owing to a messy rollout.

Continuing his 'back-and-forth', Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday said the blue tick subscription service will be relaunched on November 29. The announcement comes a few days after Twitter halted the service, owing to a messy rollout. "Punting relaunch of Blue Verified to November 29th to make sure that it is rock solid," said Musk in a tweet. Punting relaunch of Blue Verified to November 29th to make sure that it is rock solid — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 15, 2022 × In a reply to a netizen asking if legacy checkmarks will go away, Musk said, "All unpaid legacy Blue checkmarks will be removed in a few months." As reported by WION, Twitter's rollout of the subscription service for the blue checkmark had been off to a rather shaky start. Days after rolling out the service, Musk had to halt it as 'impersonation' of several accounts caused mayhem on the platform. Companies like Eli Lilly & Co and Lockheed Martin among others had to suffer billions in losses after fake tweets from 'verified' accounts claimed to be the said companies. Read more: Twitter halts its $8 verification subscription amid rise in fake accounts and news, says source After the situation turned pear-shaped, Musk stated that accounts that are found resorting to impersonation on Twitter without explicitly designating it as "parody" account will be immediately and permanently removed. "To be more precise, accounts doing parody impersonations. Basically, tricking people is not ok," said Musk whilst adding that Twitter will also introduce a "Parody" subscript "to clarify". WATCH | WION Business News | Elon Musk removes Twitter contract workers without notice × Under Musk's new $8 per month subscription service, netizens will be able to receive a 'blue checkmark' in front of their names. Earlier, only verified accounts of public figures, including journalists, legislators, and well-known people could carry the coveted blue check mark. Apart from the checkmark, the subscription service will give the users priority in replies, mentions and searches. The paying customers will be served fewer ads and will have the freedom to post long-form videos and audio. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Elon Musk gives this date for the relaunch of paid Twitter blue tick subscription service

<p>Billionaire Elon Musk will be appearing in a Delaware court on Wednesday in a lawsuit regarding his $50 billion pay package as Tesla CEO. The lawsuit was launched by Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta who said that the package was approved by the board of directors without any due diligence. The complaint also said that Musk and the company directors have failed to deliver on their promises in spite of securing a mammoth pay package for themselves recently.</p>

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<p>AFP reported that the court filing claimed that Musk earned around $52.4 billion from his stock options in Tesla over the last two years. Originally, the valuation was somewhere around $56 billion.</p>

<p>Musk will be appearing in the court after depositions from several directors in Tesla. Incidentally, this is the same Delaware court where Musk faced a lawsuit regarding the Twitter takeover. The trial will also be presided by Judge Kathaleen McCormick who was also in charge of the Twitter case.</p>

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<p>Ira Ehrenpreis, head of the compensation committee on Tesla's board of directors, was the first person who appeared in the trial. On Monday, she told the court that the board of directors had multiple discussions before agreeing on the mega pay package for Musk as the company CEO.</p>

<p>The other part of the accusations included in the court filing pointed towards the 22 per cent of the company owned by Musk and how that placed him in a place of power over the other company directors.</p>

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Billionaire Elon Musk will be appearing in a Delaware court on Wednesday in a lawsuit regarding his $50 billion pay package as Tesla CEO. The lawsuit was launched by Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta who said that the package was approved by the board of directors without any due diligence.

Billionaire Elon Musk will be appearing in a Delaware court on Wednesday in a lawsuit regarding his $50 billion pay package as Tesla CEO. The lawsuit was launched by Tesla shareholder Richard Tornetta who said that the package was approved by the board of directors without any due diligence. The complaint also said that Musk and the company directors have failed to deliver on their promises in spite of securing a mammoth pay package for themselves recently. Also read | Russia says S-300 missile landed in Poland, praises US for 'measured' response AFP reported that the court filing claimed that Musk earned around $52.4 billion from his stock options in Tesla over the last two years. Originally, the valuation was somewhere around $56 billion. Musk will be appearing in the court after depositions from several directors in Tesla. Incidentally, this is the same Delaware court where Musk faced a lawsuit regarding the Twitter takeover. The trial will also be presided by Judge Kathaleen McCormick who was also in charge of the Twitter case. Also read | Iran issues second death sentence to ‘rioter’ linked to 'anti-hijab' protests Ira Ehrenpreis, head of the compensation committee on Tesla's board of directors, was the first person who appeared in the trial. On Monday, she told the court that the board of directors had multiple discussions before agreeing on the mega pay package for Musk as the company CEO. The other part of the accusations included in the court filing pointed towards the 22 per cent of the company owned by Musk and how that placed him in a place of power over the other company directors.

Elon Musk to appear in Delaware court for lawsuit over pay package as Tesla CEO

<p>Elon Musk worked through the night and slept at Tesla Inc.'s facilities in California and Nevada in 2018, as the business struggled to boost Model 3 production.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk declared on Monday that he had spent the entire night working at the San Francisco headquarters of Twitter and that he would continue "working &amp; sleeping here" until the social media platform, which he recently paid $44 billion for, was fixed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Being a self-described "nanomanager," Musk's propensity for staying up late to solve problems is well-known. Some Tesla investors are concerned about the billionaire's ability to concentrate on his work as CEO of the most valuable automaker in the world as a result of his deep dive into Twitter, which came after a drawn-out buyout that he attempted to scrap.</p>

<p>The managing partner of venture capital company Loup Ventures, Gene Munster, predicted that Tesla investors would be dissatisfied. "He's probably going to spend more time on Twitter than any Tesla investor feels comfortable about," one Tesla investor said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters through email. Musk is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday regarding the justification of Tesla's $56 billion pay deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said in a tweet on Monday that he had Tesla covered and that he will be working there for a portion of this week. Tesla has a plant in Fremont, California, and an office in Palo Alto, California.</p>

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<p>Since he revealed he had acquired a Twitter stake in early April, shares of Tesla had fallen nearly 50 per cent. The pressure has increased as a result of sales of Musk's own Tesla shares, which have already reached $20 billion since he announced his Twitter investment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tesla is facing an increasing number of difficulties, including issues with demand in China and a regulatory investigation into the promises it makes about the capabilities of its "Autopilot" driver assistance system in the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Reuters calculation, Musk has posted on the platform he bought in October more than two-thirds of the time this month in tweets about his efforts to revive Twitter.</p>

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Elon Musk worked through the night and slept at Tesla Inc.'s facilities in California and Nevada in 2018, as the business struggled to boost Model 3 production. Musk declared on Monday that he had spent the entire night working at the San Francisco headquarters of Twitter and that he would continue "working & sleeping here" until the social media platform, which he recently paid $44 billion for, was fixed.

Elon Musk worked through the night and slept at Tesla Inc.'s facilities in California and Nevada in 2018, as the business struggled to boost Model 3 production. Musk declared on Monday that he had spent the entire night working at the San Francisco headquarters of Twitter and that he would continue "working & sleeping here" until the social media platform, which he recently paid $44 billion for, was fixed. Being a self-described "nanomanager," Musk's propensity for staying up late to solve problems is well-known. Some Tesla investors are concerned about the billionaire's ability to concentrate on his work as CEO of the most valuable automaker in the world as a result of his deep dive into Twitter, which came after a drawn-out buyout that he attempted to scrap. The managing partner of venture capital company Loup Ventures, Gene Munster, predicted that Tesla investors would be dissatisfied. "He's probably going to spend more time on Twitter than any Tesla investor feels comfortable about," one Tesla investor said. Musk did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters through email. Musk is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday regarding the justification of Tesla's $56 billion pay deal. He said in a tweet on Monday that he had Tesla covered and that he will be working there for a portion of this week. Tesla has a plant in Fremont, California, and an office in Palo Alto, California. Also Read: Two die in explosion in Poland near Ukraine border, no confirmation on use of Russian missiles Since he revealed he had acquired a Twitter stake in early April, shares of Tesla had fallen nearly 50 per cent. The pressure has increased as a result of sales of Musk's own Tesla shares, which have already reached $20 billion since he announced his Twitter investment. Tesla is facing an increasing number of difficulties, including issues with demand in China and a regulatory investigation into the promises it makes about the capabilities of its "Autopilot" driver assistance system in the US. According to a Reuters calculation, Musk has posted on the platform he bought in October more than two-thirds of the time this month in tweets about his efforts to revive Twitter. (with inputs from agencies)

Musk's all-nighters at Twitter 'frustrating' Tesla investors

<p>Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu on Monday informed that the accused who planted the bomb in central Istanbul has been apprehended. In other news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said investigators had&nbsp; already documented more than 400 Russian war crimes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has said that the man who left the bomb in a usually crowded thoroughfare in central Istanbul has been arrested.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After taking back some parts of Kherson following a pullout by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russian soldiers committed war crimes and killed civilians in the region.</p>

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<p>On Sunday (November 13), Slovenian chose Natasa Pirc Musar, Melania Trump's lawyer to serve as the nation's first female president.</p>

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<p>Elon Musk, the new Twitter chief makes another announcement. After laying off 50 per cent of staff, $8 for verification and more, Musk said that Twitter will soon make it possible for organisations and businesses to identify&nbsp;accounts associated with them.</p>

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<p>Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will present his first budget in Parliament later today as the country reels under its worst financial crisis since its independence.</p>

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Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu on Monday informed that the accused who planted the bomb in central Istanbul has been apprehended. In other news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said investigators had already documented more than 400 Russian war crimes. Click on headlines to read more: One held in Istanbul bomb blast that left 6 dead, interior minister holds terror group PKK responsible Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has said that the man who left the bomb in a usually crowded thoroughfare in central Istanbul has been arrested. Zelensky says investigators have uncovered over 400 Russian war crimes After taking back some parts of Kherson following a pullout by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russian soldiers committed war crimes and killed civilians in the region. Natasa Pirc Musar, Melania Trump's lawyer becomes the first female president of Slovenia On Sunday (November 13), Slovenian chose Natasa Pirc Musar, Melania Trump's lawyer to serve as the nation's first female president. 'Rolling out soon': Twitter will enable organisations to identify their associated accounts, says Musk Elon Musk, the new Twitter chief makes another announcement. After laying off 50 per cent of staff, $8 for verification and more, Musk said that Twitter will soon make it possible for organisations and businesses to identify accounts associated with them. WATCH | Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to present 2023 budget today Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will present his first budget in Parliament later today as the country reels under its worst financial crisis since its independence. ×

Morning news brief: Istanbul bomb blast accused held, Ukraine uncovers Russian war crimes and more

After firing thousands of Twitter employees in the first week of taking over platform. Reports suggest, the employees were removed without any prior notice. A lot of employees said their access were removed without any prior information.

Elon Musk removes Twitter contract workers without notice

<p>After laying off 50 per cent of staff, $8 for verification and more, Elon Musk said that Twitter will soon make it possible for organisations and businesses to identify&nbsp;accounts associated with them.</p>

<p>On Sunday, Musk tweeted that this feature will be out soon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Musk is currently looking for ways to curtail fake accounts as, after the takeover, new fake accounts have increased. Due to the proliferation of fake accounts, the microblogging platform suspended its $8 verification service on Friday (November 11). However, some users were able to reclaim their official blue ticks and later thanked Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk yesterday tweeted that Twitter's blue tick will "come back end of next week."</p>

<p>Soon after Musk's takeover, the use of hate words and fake news increased rapidly on Twitter, which became a matter of concern amongst various advertisers. Some companies have already suspended their advertisement spending including General Motors.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The world's richest man, Musk in another tweet apologised to the users for Twitter being slow in several countries. The tweet read, " "Btw, I'd like to apologise for Twitter being super slow in many countries. App is doing &gt;1000 poorly batched RPCs just to render a home timeline!"</p>

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<p>He even warned the staff that the company might soon go bankrupt after the safety chief left the organisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Casey Newton, a reporter for the Platformer, Twitter has removed 4,400 to 5,500 contract employees with the layoffs.&nbsp;</p>

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After laying off 50 per cent of staff, $8 for verification and more, Elon Musk said that Twitter will soon make it possible for organisations and businesses to identify accounts associated with them.

After laying off 50 per cent of staff, $8 for verification and more, Elon Musk said that Twitter will soon make it possible for organisations and businesses to identify accounts associated with them. On Sunday, Musk tweeted that this feature will be out soon. Rolling out soon, Twitter will enable organizations to identify which other Twitter accounts are actually associated with them — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2022 × Also read | Elon Musk reveals Twitter blue-tick will probably come back by the 'end of next week' Musk is currently looking for ways to curtail fake accounts as, after the takeover, new fake accounts have increased. Due to the proliferation of fake accounts, the microblogging platform suspended its $8 verification service on Friday (November 11). However, some users were able to reclaim their official blue ticks and later thanked Musk. Musk yesterday tweeted that Twitter's blue tick will "come back end of next week." Soon after Musk's takeover, the use of hate words and fake news increased rapidly on Twitter, which became a matter of concern amongst various advertisers. Some companies have already suspended their advertisement spending including General Motors. Also read | 'Say parody in name', orders Musk amid rise in verified impersonator accounts on Twitter The world's richest man, Musk in another tweet apologised to the users for Twitter being slow in several countries. The tweet read, " "Btw, I'd like to apologise for Twitter being super slow in many countries. App is doing >1000 poorly batched RPCs just to render a home timeline!" Btw, I’d like to apologize for Twitter being super slow in many countries. App is doing >1000 poorly batched RPCs just to render a home timeline! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2022 × He even warned the staff that the company might soon go bankrupt after the safety chief left the organisation. According to Casey Newton, a reporter for the Platformer, Twitter has removed 4,400 to 5,500 contract employees with the layoffs. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Rolling out soon': Twitter will enable organisations to identify their associated accounts, says Musk

<p>“I am working from morning till night…seven days a week,” Elon Musk on Monday told B20 in Bali, a business conference running alongside the G20 summit in Indonesia.</p>

<p>The 51-year-old tech billionaire’s remarks came in response to a question about his buyout of with Twitter while simultaneously managing his auto firm, Tesla Inc.</p>

<p>“I have too much work on my plate, that’s for sure. I’m working the absolute most that I can work -- morning to night, seven days a week,” Musk said as he attended the conference through a video call.</p>

<p>Apart from running Twitter and Tesla, Musk also looks after SpaceX, his tunnelling company The Boring Co. and human-to-computer tech firm Neuralink Corp.</p>

<p>“The amount that I torture myself is next level, frankly.”</p>

<p>During his talk, Musk also spelt out his future plans on what can be expected out of Twitter and how he intends to take on other social media giants like TikTok and WeChat.</p>

<h2><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Only few countries mentioned the 1.5 degree global goal in COP27</strong></h2>

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<p>“I want to see Twitter support more video and longer-form video so that content creators could make a living on the platform,” he said, without providing details.</p>

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<p>Musk's comments came even as he continued his sacking spree, as up to 5,000 contract workers that track hate and other harmful content on Twitter were fired on Saturday without any notice.</p>

<p>Some of the contractors said they didn't realise they were let go until they weren't able to log in to work, Platformer News reported.</p>

<p>“I love the platform and I really enjoyed working at the company and trying to make it better. And I'm just really fearful of what's going to slip through the cracks,” Melissa Ingle, one of the contract workers that were sacked, was quoted as saying.</p>

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“I am working from morning till night…seven days a week,” Elon Musk on Monday told B20 in Bali, a business conference running alongside the G20 summit in Indonesia.

“I am working from morning till night…seven days a week,” Elon Musk on Monday told B20 in Bali, a business conference running alongside the G20 summit in Indonesia. The 51-year-old tech billionaire’s remarks came in response to a question about his buyout of with Twitter while simultaneously managing his auto firm, Tesla Inc. “I have too much work on my plate, that’s for sure. I’m working the absolute most that I can work -- morning to night, seven days a week,” Musk said as he attended the conference through a video call. Apart from running Twitter and Tesla, Musk also looks after SpaceX, his tunnelling company The Boring Co. and human-to-computer tech firm Neuralink Corp. “The amount that I torture myself is next level, frankly.” During his talk, Musk also spelt out his future plans on what can be expected out of Twitter and how he intends to take on other social media giants like TikTok and WeChat. Watch | US: Only few countries mentioned the 1.5 degree global goal in COP27 “I want to see Twitter support more video and longer-form video so that content creators could make a living on the platform,” he said, without providing details. 5,000 contract workers sacked Musk's comments came even as he continued his sacking spree, as up to 5,000 contract workers that track hate and other harmful content on Twitter were fired on Saturday without any notice. Some of the contractors said they didn't realise they were let go until they weren't able to log in to work, Platformer News reported. “I love the platform and I really enjoyed working at the company and trying to make it better. And I'm just really fearful of what's going to slip through the cracks,” Melissa Ingle, one of the contract workers that were sacked, was quoted as saying. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Working morning till night, seven days a week', Musk tells B20 meet as he continues to fire staff

With Elon Musk at the helm of affairs and Twitter, the change of ownership of the microblogging site is raised some serious concerns amongst advertisers as a lot of them are now distancing themselves from the platform.

Slump in Twitter's advertisement revenue, major ad firm Omnicom tells its client to pause its ads

<p>The rollercoaster ride that is Elon Musk's Twitter is on another low with the much-awaited, paid subscription of the so-called "Twitter blue" subscription stopped, however, the billionaire has now revealed that the service will probably come back by the "end of next week."</p>

<p>On Friday, a number of customers said that the brand-new subscription option for the blue verification check mark was no longer available, and a Reuters report citing an anonymous source reported&nbsp;that the service has been discontinued.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Twitter brings back the' official' account tag as the $8 blue-tick option disappears</strong></p>

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<p>However,&nbsp;Musk,&nbsp;the&nbsp;company's&nbsp;billionaire&nbsp;owner,&nbsp;said&nbsp;that&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;Blue&nbsp;would&nbsp;likely&nbsp;"come&nbsp;back&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;next&nbsp;week"&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;tweet&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday.</p>

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<p>In the absence of&nbsp;the blue mark, the 'Official' label was reintroduced.&nbsp;Twitter's support account, which has the "official" tag, tweeted on Friday, "To combat impersonation, we've added an 'Official' label to some accounts."&nbsp;The label was initially unveiled on Wednesday, but Musk "killed" it a few hours later.</p>

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<p>This was done&nbsp;following an uptick of accounts on the social media platform indulging in impersonation. The self-proclaimed "Chief Twit" on Friday had even issued a warning that any account that "accounts engaged in parody must include “parody” in their name, not just in bio".</p>

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<p>He further clarified&nbsp;"To be more precise, accounts&nbsp;doing parody impersonations. Basically, tricking people is not ok," and finally even announced that Twitter will introduce a "Parody"&nbsp;subscript "to clarify".</p>

<p>Soon after, reports emerged that&nbsp;the service of blue tick verification has been halted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-his-takeover-musk-warns-of-twitter-bankruptcy-as-more-officials-resign-533082"><strong>FTC watching Twitter with 'deep concern' as Musk warns bankruptcy fears 'are very real'</strong></a></p>

<p>Even though several accounts, some with millions of followers and the coveted verification mark have been&nbsp;banned,&nbsp;still, concerns over an alleged uptick in fake news and hate news are&nbsp;there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before, only verified accounts of public figures, including journalists, legislators, and well-known people could carry the coveted blue check mark. But earlier this week, Twitter launched a membership option that anyone willing to pay for may use to increase revenue as Twitter battles to keep advertisers and avoid bankruptcy.</p>

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The rollercoaster ride that is Elon Musk's Twitter is on another low with the much-awaited, paid subscription of the so-called "Twitter blue" subscription stopped, however, the billionaire has now revealed that the service will probably come back by the "end of next week.

The rollercoaster ride that is Elon Musk's Twitter is on another low with the much-awaited, paid subscription of the so-called "Twitter blue" subscription stopped, however, the billionaire has now revealed that the service will probably come back by the "end of next week." On Friday, a number of customers said that the brand-new subscription option for the blue verification check mark was no longer available, and a Reuters report citing an anonymous source reported that the service has been discontinued. Watch | Twitter brings back the' official' account tag as the $8 blue-tick option disappears However, Musk, the company's billionaire owner, said that Twitter Blue would likely "come back end of next week" in a tweet on Saturday. Probably end of next week — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2022 × In the absence of the blue mark, the 'Official' label was reintroduced. Twitter's support account, which has the "official" tag, tweeted on Friday, "To combat impersonation, we've added an 'Official' label to some accounts." The label was initially unveiled on Wednesday, but Musk "killed" it a few hours later. Also read | Elon Musk's net worth falls below $200bn; Investors dump Tesla shares as he becomes ‘more focused on Twitter' This was done following an uptick of accounts on the social media platform indulging in impersonation. The self-proclaimed "Chief Twit" on Friday had even issued a warning that any account that "accounts engaged in parody must include “parody” in their name, not just in bio". Going forward, accounts engaged in parody must include “parody” in their name, not just in bio — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 11, 2022 × He further clarified "To be more precise, accounts doing parody impersonations. Basically, tricking people is not ok," and finally even announced that Twitter will introduce a "Parody" subscript "to clarify". Soon after, reports emerged that the service of blue tick verification has been halted. Also read | FTC watching Twitter with 'deep concern' as Musk warns bankruptcy fears 'are very real' Even though several accounts, some with millions of followers and the coveted verification mark have been banned, still, concerns over an alleged uptick in fake news and hate news are there. Before, only verified accounts of public figures, including journalists, legislators, and well-known people could carry the coveted blue check mark. But earlier this week, Twitter launched a membership option that anyone willing to pay for may use to increase revenue as Twitter battles to keep advertisers and avoid bankruptcy. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Elon Musk will face an unexpected adversary in a US court next week. Richard Tornetta, a small&nbsp;Tesla shareholder and drummer for 'Dawn of Correction', a Philadelphia-based thrash metal band who played in concerts in the mid-2000s, has sued Elon Musk's Tesla, calling its pay packet "unfair".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tornetta in a 2018 lawsuit had alleged that Tesla's pay packet, which is based on company performance targets, is unfair due to the targets being set particularly low, enabling Musk to earn tens of billions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The lawsuit survived a motion to dismiss and is scheduled to go to court on Monday, November 14.&nbsp;It sets up the clash between the world's richest person against one of Tesla’s smallest investors, Richard Tornetta, who held just nine shares of the electric carmaker firm when he filed the suit in 2018.<br />
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Tornetta has argued in his 96-page legal brief that the Tesla board failed to perform its fiduciary duty to minority investors by green-lighting “the largest compensation grant in human history”. The compensation, however, was put to a shareholder vote and approved.</p>

<p>The trial will be heard before the same Delaware judge who directed Musk to honor his contract with Twitter’s board to purchase the social media company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The disputed pay package allows Musk to buy 1% of Tesla's stock at a deep discount each time escalating performance and financial targets are met; otherwise Musk gets nothing," a Reuters report says.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tesla has hit 11 of the 12 targets as its value ballooned briefly to more than $1 trillion from $50 billion, according to court papers.</p>

<p>"Musk and the directors argue in court filings that the package kept Musk focused on Tesla during a difficult period and led to a 10-fold rise in the stock price."</p>

<p>If the lawsuit succeeds, it will strip Musk of his $56 billion pay via his stock grants, money which will benefit Tesla, rather than go to Tornetta directly.</p>

<p>Tornetta's Dawn Of Correction band was formed in 2005, releasing one album, Dead Hand Control, in 2008, before splitting a year later.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk will face an unexpected adversary in a US court next week. Richard Tornetta, a small Tesla shareholder and drummer for 'Dawn of Correction', a Philadelphia-based thrash metal band who played in concerts in the mid-2000s, has sued Elon Musk's Tesla, calling its pay packet "unfair".

Elon Musk will face an unexpected adversary in a US court next week. Richard Tornetta, a small Tesla shareholder and drummer for 'Dawn of Correction', a Philadelphia-based thrash metal band who played in concerts in the mid-2000s, has sued Elon Musk's Tesla, calling its pay packet "unfair". Tornetta in a 2018 lawsuit had alleged that Tesla's pay packet, which is based on company performance targets, is unfair due to the targets being set particularly low, enabling Musk to earn tens of billions. WATCH | Elon Musk faces trial over $56 billion pay package × The lawsuit survived a motion to dismiss and is scheduled to go to court on Monday, November 14. It sets up the clash between the world's richest person against one of Tesla’s smallest investors, Richard Tornetta, who held just nine shares of the electric carmaker firm when he filed the suit in 2018. Tornetta has argued in his 96-page legal brief that the Tesla board failed to perform its fiduciary duty to minority investors by green-lighting “the largest compensation grant in human history”. The compensation, however, was put to a shareholder vote and approved. The trial will be heard before the same Delaware judge who directed Musk to honor his contract with Twitter’s board to purchase the social media company. "The disputed pay package allows Musk to buy 1% of Tesla's stock at a deep discount each time escalating performance and financial targets are met; otherwise Musk gets nothing," a Reuters report says. "Tesla has hit 11 of the 12 targets as its value ballooned briefly to more than $1 trillion from $50 billion, according to court papers. "Musk and the directors argue in court filings that the package kept Musk focused on Tesla during a difficult period and led to a 10-fold rise in the stock price." If the lawsuit succeeds, it will strip Musk of his $56 billion pay via his stock grants, money which will benefit Tesla, rather than go to Tornetta directly. Tornetta's Dawn Of Correction band was formed in 2005, releasing one album, Dead Hand Control, in 2008, before splitting a year later. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As fake and fraudulent accounts increased, Twitter paused its recent $8 verification or blue tick subscription programme.</p>

<p>Before, only verified accounts of public figures including politicians, actors and famous journalists only had the coveted blue tick mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A source told Reuters that the service of blue tick verification has been halted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier this week, Twitter introduced its membership option that can be available to anyone willing to pay in order to increase the revenue of the microblogging site as the new owner Elon Musk battles to hold back advertisers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Concerns for hate and fake news have been increasing on the platform. Recently, a fake account tweeted that insulin would be free, and the pharma company Eli Lilly &amp; Co apologised amid political outrage and inquiries into the high cost of the drug. Another such instance was when a verified user with the same profile image as the company's official account was spreading a lot of false tweets about Tesla.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-his-takeover-musk-warns-of-twitter-bankruptcy-as-more-officials-resign-533082"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;FTC watching Twitter with 'deep concern' as Musk warns bankruptcy fears 'are very real'</strong></a></p>

<p>Addressing this, Musk stated that accounts that employ impersonation on Twitter without explicitly designating it as "parody" accounts will be immediately and permanently removed. Several accounts have been suspended including those of BP and Nintendo.</p>

<p>Sources told Reuters that the new owner on Thursday warned the employees that if it didn't increase subscription revenue to balance the declining advertising revenues, the company will not be able to survive the coming fiscal year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since the world's richest man Elon Musk took over Twitter, a lot of businesses including General Motors and United Airlines have halted their advertising.&nbsp;</p>

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As fake and fraudulent accounts increased, Twitter paused its recent $8 verification or blue tick subscription programme. Before, only verified accounts of public figures including politicians, actors and famous journalists only had the coveted blue tick mark.

As fake and fraudulent accounts increased, Twitter paused its recent $8 verification or blue tick subscription programme. Before, only verified accounts of public figures including politicians, actors and famous journalists only had the coveted blue tick mark. A source told Reuters that the service of blue tick verification has been halted. Also read | Tumblr trolls Twitter by offering two checkmarks for the price of one, for just one-time payment Earlier this week, Twitter introduced its membership option that can be available to anyone willing to pay in order to increase the revenue of the microblogging site as the new owner Elon Musk battles to hold back advertisers. Concerns for hate and fake news have been increasing on the platform. Recently, a fake account tweeted that insulin would be free, and the pharma company Eli Lilly & Co apologised amid political outrage and inquiries into the high cost of the drug. Another such instance was when a verified user with the same profile image as the company's official account was spreading a lot of false tweets about Tesla. Also read | FTC watching Twitter with 'deep concern' as Musk warns bankruptcy fears 'are very real' Addressing this, Musk stated that accounts that employ impersonation on Twitter without explicitly designating it as "parody" accounts will be immediately and permanently removed. Several accounts have been suspended including those of BP and Nintendo. Sources told Reuters that the new owner on Thursday warned the employees that if it didn't increase subscription revenue to balance the declining advertising revenues, the company will not be able to survive the coming fiscal year. Ever since the world's richest man Elon Musk took over Twitter, a lot of businesses including General Motors and United Airlines have halted their advertising. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Elon Musk is fighting back rise of impersonator accounts in Twitter, ordering that such handles should have the word 'parody' in them, not just in the bios.</p>

<p>Musk's latest tweet in this regard came as Twitter’s trust and safety team is grappling with a surge of impersonator accounts after the “Chief Twit” revamped the microblogging site’s verification system.</p>

<p>In an effort to shore up the dwindling revenues, Musk introduced a paid Twitter Blue service for $8 a month. Unlike the past when only public figures, like government, celebrities and businessmen, could get their accounts verified, the new subscription model allowed anyone to get a blue tick.</p>

<p>But the revamped verification process paved the way for people creating accounts pretending to be major brands and politicians, fooling users and potentially jeopardising Twitter’s reputation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth nearly $4 bn after Twitter deal</strong></p>

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<p>Recently, there has been a sharp uptick in accounts impersonating&nbsp;celebrities by changing the name on their account and also getting a blue tick by paying for the services.</p>

<p>For instance, Twitter user @nlntendodoofus changed the account name to 'Nintendo of America' and was still able to get a blue tick to make it look like a verified official account.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-his-takeover-musk-warns-of-twitter-bankruptcy-as-more-officials-resign-533082" hreflang="en">FTC watching Twitter with 'deep concern' as Musk flags bankruptcy fears</a></p>

<p>Before being suspended, the fake Nintendo account tweeted an image of the Japanese firm's mascot Mario with its middle finger up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In another case, a parody account of NBA star LeBron James claimed that the basketball player was “officially requesting a trade” from his current side LA Lakers to another team.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-ends-remote-work-for-twitter-staff-in-his-first-email-to-employees-532928"><strong>&nbsp;Twitter CEO Elon Musk ends remote work for staff in his first email to employees</strong></a></p>

<p>Another account deceived users into thinking that it was former US president Donald Trump tweeting, “This is why Elon Musk's plan doesn't work.”</p>

<p>Addressing the matter, Elon Musk announced a slew of measures to clamp down on fake accounts.</p>

<p>“Going forward, accounts engaged in parody must include ‘parody’ in their name, not just in bio,” he said.</p>

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Elon Musk is fighting back rise of impersonator accounts in Twitter, ordering that such handles should have the word 'parody' in them, not just in the bios. Musk's latest tweet in this regard came as Twitter’s trust and safety team is grappling with a surge of impersonator accounts after the “Chief Twit” revamped the microblogging site’s verification system.

Elon Musk is fighting back rise of impersonator accounts in Twitter, ordering that such handles should have the word 'parody' in them, not just in the bios. Musk's latest tweet in this regard came as Twitter’s trust and safety team is grappling with a surge of impersonator accounts after the “Chief Twit” revamped the microblogging site’s verification system. In an effort to shore up the dwindling revenues, Musk introduced a paid Twitter Blue service for $8 a month. Unlike the past when only public figures, like government, celebrities and businessmen, could get their accounts verified, the new subscription model allowed anyone to get a blue tick. But the revamped verification process paved the way for people creating accounts pretending to be major brands and politicians, fooling users and potentially jeopardising Twitter’s reputation. Watch | Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth nearly $4 bn after Twitter deal Recently, there has been a sharp uptick in accounts impersonating celebrities by changing the name on their account and also getting a blue tick by paying for the services. For instance, Twitter user @nlntendodoofus changed the account name to 'Nintendo of America' and was still able to get a blue tick to make it look like a verified official account. Also read | FTC watching Twitter with 'deep concern' as Musk flags bankruptcy fears Before being suspended, the fake Nintendo account tweeted an image of the Japanese firm's mascot Mario with its middle finger up. In another case, a parody account of NBA star LeBron James claimed that the basketball player was “officially requesting a trade” from his current side LA Lakers to another team. Also read | Twitter CEO Elon Musk ends remote work for staff in his first email to employees Another account deceived users into thinking that it was former US president Donald Trump tweeting, “This is why Elon Musk's plan doesn't work.” Addressing the matter, Elon Musk announced a slew of measures to clamp down on fake accounts. “Going forward, accounts engaged in parody must include ‘parody’ in their name, not just in bio,” he said. Going forward, accounts engaged in parody must include “parody” in their name, not just in bio — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 11, 2022 × “To be more precise, accounts doing parody impersonations. Basically, tricking people is not ok.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, said on Thursday (November 11) that it might go bankrupt even as a market regulator said it is watching developments at the microblogging company&nbsp;with concern. The&nbsp;platform's top privacy and compliance officers have also reportedly quit.</p>

<p>Two weeks after purchasing the company for $44 billion, the billionaire warned Twitter employees on a conference call that he could not rule out bankruptcy, Bloomberg news reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The company can lose billions of dollars in the upcoming fiscal year, he said. He had earlier claimed that the company is losing over four million dollars daily in part due to advertisers leaving after he took charge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also told employees to spend at least 40 hours per week in the office, saying remote work will no longer be permitted.</p>

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<p>Earlier the company was accused by the FTC of using users' personal information to target advertisers. Later in May it agreed to pay $150 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Executive exodus continues</strong></p>

<p>The company saw a few other departures of senior executives. Departures began after Musk acquired the company and fired top three officials including the CEO, CFO and policy&nbsp;chief who are expected to receive a severance of $122 million.</p>

<p>In the latest departures, Yeol Roth and Robin Wheeler resigned from the company, a source close to the officials told Reuters. Security head of the company, Lea Kissner also resigned. Other exits include the chief privacy officer and chief complaint officer.</p>

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<p>To cope with costs, Musk last week announced to cut the company's workforce by 50 per cent and even disclosed $8 for verification and blue tick charge policy.&nbsp;</p>

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Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, said on Thursday (November 11) that it might go bankrupt even as a market regulator said it is watching developments at the microblogging company with concern.

Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, said on Thursday (November 11) that it might go bankrupt even as a market regulator said it is watching developments at the microblogging company with concern. The platform's top privacy and compliance officers have also reportedly quit. Two weeks after purchasing the company for $44 billion, the billionaire warned Twitter employees on a conference call that he could not rule out bankruptcy, Bloomberg news reported. Also read | Twitter CEO Elon Musk ends remote work for staff in his first email to employees The company can lose billions of dollars in the upcoming fiscal year, he said. He had earlier claimed that the company is losing over four million dollars daily in part due to advertisers leaving after he took charge. He also told employees to spend at least 40 hours per week in the office, saying remote work will no longer be permitted. × Musk not above law, says FTC Meanwhile, the regulator Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it was watching developments in Twitter with "deep concern". The FTC said that Musk was "not above the law". Earlier the company was accused by the FTC of using users' personal information to target advertisers. Later in May it agreed to pay $150 million. Executive exodus continues The company saw a few other departures of senior executives. Departures began after Musk acquired the company and fired top three officials including the CEO, CFO and policy chief who are expected to receive a severance of $122 million. In the latest departures, Yeol Roth and Robin Wheeler resigned from the company, a source close to the officials told Reuters. Security head of the company, Lea Kissner also resigned. Other exits include the chief privacy officer and chief complaint officer. Also read | US President Biden says Twitter owner Musk's relationship with other countries 'worthy of being looked at' To cope with costs, Musk last week announced to cut the company's workforce by 50 per cent and even disclosed $8 for verification and blue tick charge policy. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Tumblr has trolled&nbsp;Twitter for its recent announcement of selling its blue check subscription to its users on an $8 per month basis. On Twitter originally, the blue checkmark was used to indicate a high-profile account from a celebrity, brand, or government official that proves its authenticity. But now Elon Musk is opening that access to all users, as long as they pay up through the newly rebuild Twitter Blue subscription.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tumblr is enjoying a revival, all thanks to some recent policy changes after Elon Musk took charge of Twitter&nbsp;and has drawn few celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Lynda Carter to the platform. Unlike most big social networks, Tumblr does not verify high-profile accounts’ authenticity. It did not have blue checkmark or tick mark system like that of Twitter, which caused a little confusion about the celebrity's authenticity, making it impossible to tell whether the account was real or not. Though Tumblr has made no changes to that, it is rolling out a plan to give not one but two checkmarks to anyone who buys the subscription.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/twitter-blue-paywall-advertisers-how-musk-plans-to-bring-in-more-money-532894">Twitter Blue, paywall, advertisers: How Musk plans to bring in more money</a></p>

<p>Tumblr's plan to roll out two check marks is a way of trolling Twitter by pointing out the superficial nature of the blue checkmark when anyone can buy them. Tumblr joked about the blue checkmarks saying, “Coveted status symbol, and now you can have one too—without having to be verified by Tumblr staff.”</p>

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<p>Though, the offering from Tumblr is not entirely a joke. Users can actually pay the one-time $7.99 fee and can instantly receive two blue checkmarks, which will pop up over posts. Furthermore, Tumblr has also begun placing its own blue checkmark next to the search bar over the site, as of now, the blue checkmark is only available to Tumblr users on the web version.&nbsp;</p>

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Tumblr has trolled Twitter for its recent announcement of selling its blue check subscription to its users on an $8 per month basis. On Twitter originally, the blue checkmark was used to indicate a high-profile account from a celebrity, brand, or government official that proves its authenticity. But now Elon Musk is opening that access to all users, as long as they pay up through the newly rebuild Twitter Blue subscription. Tumblr is enjoying a revival, all thanks to some recent policy changes after Elon Musk took charge of Twitter and has drawn few celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Lynda Carter to the platform. Unlike most big social networks, Tumblr does not verify high-profile accounts’ authenticity. It did not have blue checkmark or tick mark system like that of Twitter, which caused a little confusion about the celebrity's authenticity, making it impossible to tell whether the account was real or not. Though Tumblr has made no changes to that, it is rolling out a plan to give not one but two checkmarks to anyone who buys the subscription. Also Read | Twitter Blue, paywall, advertisers: How Musk plans to bring in more money Tumblr's plan to roll out two check marks is a way of trolling Twitter by pointing out the superficial nature of the blue checkmark when anyone can buy them. Tumblr joked about the blue checkmarks saying, “Coveted status symbol, and now you can have one too—without having to be verified by Tumblr staff.” https://staff.tumblr.com/post/700577429121548289/okay-your-blog-looks-great-but-whats-the-point × Tumblr also released "Important Blue Internet Checkmark Stickers" for $3 and "Important Blue Internet Checkmark Enamel Pins" for $6, both of which cost less than Twitter's blue subscription. Tumblr further jokes about the checkmarks on its blog saying, "Investing in this is investing in your future. It’s the most financially sound investment you can make this fiscal quarter. Also, as a reminder: Nothing matters!" Though, the offering from Tumblr is not entirely a joke. Users can actually pay the one-time $7.99 fee and can instantly receive two blue checkmarks, which will pop up over posts. Furthermore, Tumblr has also begun placing its own blue checkmark next to the search bar over the site, as of now, the blue checkmark is only available to Tumblr users on the web version. Meanwhile, Twitter is still planning on rolling out its pay-for-verification subscription system. Musk initially decided to charge $20 per month for the service, which was then brought down to $8 per month. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter Inc., was questioned by French President Emmanuel Macron as he encouraged nations and businesses to join the Children Online Protection Laboratory, a programme to protect children from dangerous internet content. In a series of tweets, Macron highlighted on&nbsp;the need to remove harmful online content more quickly in order to safeguard children.</p>

<p>Announcing the launch of the laboratory, Macron tweeted, “To protect our children on the Internet, we need to better verify user age, better detect and stop sexual predators, and better identify and address bullying. We need to be more efficient in taking down content,” Macron said.</p>

<p>“France, Estonia, New Zealand, Amazon, Dailymotion, Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, Snap, TikTok and Qwant have signed up. All those who are willing should join us!” he added.</p>

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<p><strong>Chaos at Twitter: Employees brace for difficult times ahead</strong></p>

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Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter Inc., was questioned by French President Emmanuel Macron as he encouraged nations and businesses to join the Children Online Protection Laboratory, a programme to protect children from dangerous internet content.

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter Inc., was questioned by French President Emmanuel Macron as he encouraged nations and businesses to join the Children Online Protection Laboratory, a programme to protect children from dangerous internet content. In a series of tweets, Macron highlighted on the need to remove harmful online content more quickly in order to safeguard children. Announcing the launch of the laboratory, Macron tweeted, “To protect our children on the Internet, we need to better verify user age, better detect and stop sexual predators, and better identify and address bullying. We need to be more efficient in taking down content,” Macron said. “France, Estonia, New Zealand, Amazon, Dailymotion, Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, Snap, TikTok and Qwant have signed up. All those who are willing should join us!” he added. 👋 @elonmusk, Will the bird protect our children? — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 10, 2022 × In a separate tweet, the French president waved at Elon Musk and asked, “Will the bird protect our children?”, in an apparent query about Twitter’s willingness to join the initiative. Chaos at Twitter: Employees brace for difficult times ahead To this, Musk said, “Absolument” The Children Online Protection Laboratory will explore, advocate for, create, and evaluate strategies targeted at enhancing children's safety in the digital world. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Chaos continues at Twitter as its new owner Elon Musk has raised the possibility of the social media platform going bankrupt. Voicing a grim outlook for Twitter's future, Musk has said that bankruptcy is not out of question of the company does not start generating more revenue.

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Chaos at Twitter: Employees brace for difficult times ahead

<p>The 21st&nbsp;century, still young, is already in the grip of three superstates: the defence industry; energy cartels; and the infotech behemoths turbo-powered by the greatest technological advance in the history of science and ingenious invention. They are not unipolar. Their companies compete. But they protect spectacular gains and advance their global interests with an arsenal of shareholder finance, psychological intimidation, legal acumen, and the persistent promotion of their wares as the chief guardians or motivators of human welfare.</p>

<p>The defence industry is as old as the cudgel and will, in the company of the indefatigable cockroach, be the first to revive after the nuclear Armageddon, emerging from personalised bomb shelters with placards headlined&nbsp;<em>I Told You So!, Never Again! and Unused Nuclear Missiles at Heavy Discount!</em>&nbsp;Security has had a lock-hold on the human psyche ever since Cain, the rogue son of Adam, lured his naïve brother Abel into the fields, killed him, and then told God that he was not his brother’s keeper. Defence companies rushed to Abel’s heirs.</p>

<p>Insecurity began with creation. Oil is recent, and the net barely pubescent, but all three are dominant.</p>

<p>The dimensions of their power make old terminology seem inadequate. Terms such as “super” and “power” require a rethink, for their supreme power has been virtually unshackled from the constraints of responsibility. In the old hierarchy, governments sat at the top, with the ability to regulate industry and steer inventions towards the public’s convenience. Governments themselves were accountable, obviously so in a democracy; but even dictators could not fly too far from the compulsions of good governance. The Roman dictator-emperors summed it up in a cynical formula: bread and circuses. The emperor who forgot to provide bread for the citizens soon lost his head.</p>

<p>The private sector military-mineral-infotech industrial complex has positioned itself as indispensable. In a best-case scenario, it works in partnership with governments, minimising friction; but it sets the agenda, driven by the terms of global capitalisation and global markets. National space is of secondary importance.</p>

<p>Using the sanctuary of tax havens or exploiting tax loopholes when they can, the private companies are able to multiply their own profits even when advanced economies teeter on the edge of recession. Governments have been reduced to enablers, in a bid to share the rewards. Indeed, the international standing and economic health of a nation can depend on the capacity of its companies to supply guns, gas or gossip to the world. “Super” is too weak a word. Think hyper. Power is passé. Think control.</p>

<p>The defence industry makes very healthy money out of legitimate business; but its real wealth comes from purchases by ego-driven politicians and generals who justify bloated defence budgets by theories like “balance-of-power” and its multiple derivatives. The first influential theorist was Thucydides, the Greek historian of the Peloponnesian Wars. Over 25 centuries later, no one has improved upon the central justification of his argument: realism. His realism implied that the ability to fight a war was the only guarantee of peace, and if you thought that was a paradox you were sailing on a dreamboat towards the edge of a waterfall.</p>

<p>The most successful ploy in advertising is the conversion of part of the truth into the whole truth. Defence is a genuine necessity, and always has been. The art of profiteering lies in the manipulation of threat perception, in which the defence boys brandishing bespoke brochures have developed great expertise, while their agents divert ad-spend to the bribery budget.</p>

<p>The energy brainiacs have a better story to tell, for they have a better product to sell. Oil was a flicker in the wick lamp until it became the mainstay of a value-added industrial revolution and the fuel for new machines which altered the meaning of comfort and travel. This energy transformed lives dramatically. It also provided the death industry with a re-imagined range of armaments. It was the perfect double whammy.</p>

<p>Inevitably, Europe’s colonial powers seized desert nations to take control of oil wells when they were discovered in the sands of Iran and Arabia in the late 19th century. America had enough oil of its own but got into the game because it was so cost-friendly. This colonial inequity was effectively challenged only in the 1970s when producer-nations under the OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) umbrella finally ended price-fixing by the buyers, and then survived the bruising propaganda onslaught which followed. Half-a-century later, oil producers have become what they always wanted to be: partners, not stenographers taking dictation. This is the basis for the rediscovered self-confidence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. They also took the sensible decision to ensure that their governments held majority control of their natural resources companies.</p>

<p>Oil does not require much sales talk. We know the brand of our toothpaste, but who knows the name of the company that provides Norway’s oil or Qatar’s gas? Traditional firms like Burmah Shell and Esso advertised only when they went into direct retail.</p>

<p>One was intrigued therefore to find that the hitherto silent, discreet and successful Saudi giant Aramco had taken billboard space during the last Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament in India and sponsored the T20 cricket championship in Australia. Something different was happening. The wealthiest oil company in the world had clearly been nominated flag-bearer of radical change in what had become a closed kingdom. Aramco is leading the reinvention of Saudi Arabia as a land of sport leadership, futuristic urban spaces, and Halloween fun.</p>

<p>If Dubai can become a hub of cricket, why should Jeddah not host the Olympics? Ignore the weather. Jeddah could create an Iceland in a stadium if it wanted, and in winter this port city on the Red Sea can be salubrious in the mornings. It might need an early start for the marathon, though.</p>

<h2><b>The opium doctrine&nbsp;</b></h2>

<p>The vulnerable side of the behemoth triangle is the tech industry, which is ironic since it has contributed more to genuine radical growth than the other two sides combined. Within three decades, it has reached more homes across the globe than any other product in history. It will not be hobbled by such reach, and will continue to expand because of its miraculous utility, but it has already been wounded by a human flaw—the inability of owners to distinguish between profit and greed. Greed required distortion, which they could not resist. Lifted from college-dorm anonymity to multi-billionaire world fame within a decade, they became consumed by hubris. The masters of this social universe broke the first and last commandment of communication, credibility.</p>

<p>The computer revolution began at the apex of virtue, as a final-frontier answer to the continuous quest for greater knowledge. It changed more aspects of behaviour, conscious and unconscious, than any previous invention. But a branch of the net, following insatiable appetites, became the monster that now threatens the maker. Even in the grapevine of gossip, there is good and bad; most chatter is nourishing. The problem is that the bad overwhelms the good. A remarkable platform for personal communication became a stage for mass hysteria under the cover of free speech. It does not matter where the hysteria came from, left or right; the diatribe was protected by the tribe.</p>

<p>This was achieved through the connivance of the victim. The Opium Doctrine was in play, and like opium it was heady. In the middle of the 19th century, the absolute monarchs of the Qing-Manchu dynasty, in power from 1644, tried to stop the East India Company’s opium invasion of China by military force and law. Opium, with a little help from gunboat diplomacy, won. In the 1970s, the US launched a holy war against marijuana when Richard Nixon was in power. Marijuana, curated by mafia lords of Latin America, won. Once demonised as the drug that would destroy civilisation, it is now legal in half of America.</p>

<p>Like opium, Facebook or Twitter did not need to advertise to expand. Their model was the ultimate marketing fantasy. Every consumer became its advertiser. Word of mouth made a handful of tech companies into a Club of Diamonds, who then set the rules to serve their interests.</p>

<p>For Karl Marx, religion was the opium of the masses, and indeed the market-managers of traditional religions did make belligerent profits with their secret recipe for creation. The buccaneers of mass-tech, however, are more interested in their bank accounts than in any believer’s ledger log of sin and virtue. The Club of Diamonds, ever in search of escalating profits, turned part of the internet, once the potential church, mosque and temple of democratised knowledge, into the agora of sanctimonious slur. Their business had one great redeeming feature, though: humour. This, too, was a bestseller.</p>

<p>Having captured their millions of users, the Control Club raised their ambitions. They decided that they could also determine the fate of elections through suppression of information; that they could arbitrate on the meaning of right and wrong; that they could censor opinion by subterfuge. They turned globalisation into a quasi-religion, decrying nationalism as a heresy with the zeal of an inquisition. Some very good minds, and many prominent leaders, did not quite realise that they had been gulled into questioning the nation-state itself by a cartel’s business model.</p>

<h2><strong>A reaction was due. It may have begun.</strong></h2>

<p>Is Elon Musk a dynamite stick with a lit fuse? Musk is a contrarian and an egoist, and a disruptor, but less maverick than he purports to be. He understands business, or Tesla would have never been larger than a garage. He will not explode in isolation, if he does explode at all. If the Club of Diamonds decides to cut his hair, Samson Musk will bring the pillars of a larger structure down with him.</p>

<p>The only power to gain from Musk’s self-annihilation will be China, which has the Tesla car production facilities in its backyard and is ready to replace Twitter with TikTok after a tweak or two. TikTok is the sound of time. Twitter is a giggle. Time can wait.</p>

<p>The towering conceit of this century is that the blood and gore of imperialism is being whittled into a genteel new construct where knowledge and new mores are spreading light, harmony and reform. The first decade of the last 30 years was consumed by Afghanistan and Iraq; the second by Syria; the third is being chewed to bits by Ukraine. There is an obvious question. Is Ukraine the last war of the old era or the first one of the new age?</p>

<p>The causes, of course, lie in the past. President Putin may have seen the American sunset in Kabul and confused it with a Russian dawn. Perhaps he did not take into proper consideration the fact that America’s gut instincts are not aroused by revenge against zealot terrorists in strange robes but by a threat to its military and technological dominance. This means Russia and China. Moscow and Beijing cannot be locked away in Guantanamo. Ukraine is yet another splash of blood in the long war between Washington and Moscow. Russia may not be as strong as the Soviet Union, but it is still powerful enough to blow up the world.</p>

<h2><strong>Is China a bystander?</strong></h2>

<p>China takes pride in a lofty version of isolation. Its mandarins were unimpressed by thoughts of world conquest because in their view what the world had to offer was far inferior to what China already possessed. Their foreign policy was determined not by the rights of conquest but by the rights of superiority.</p>

<p>Foreigners were either supplicants or barbarians who had to kowtow. When barbarians, whether Mongol or Manchu, did breach the walls and seize Beijing, they were required to surrender to Chinese language and civilisation. The Chinese cannot easily forgive those foreigners who did not submit: the Europeans and the Japanese. The experience of European and Japanese invasion and conquest remains traumatic.</p>

<p>Mao Zedong was revered because he repositioned communism with Chinese characteristics, ignoring Lenin’s internationalism. Mao sent troops to Tibet to expand China’s suzerainty, and to North Korea to preserve a buffer zone against American aggression. Mao did not send troops to Vietnam. Mao’s successors have been cautious about getting involved in others’ wars. President Xi Jinping has struck a jarring note by upgrading his diplomats into wolf warriors, but he is most unlikely to throw caution aside. He will, in good Chinese fashion, wait, watch and pounce only when the opportunity becomes irresistible.</p>

<p>China’s strategy is to become the dominant power of the next world order, not of this one. It can wait for the present order to fall in disarray. The question then becomes different. Will Ukraine begin the swerve to a new order?</p>

<p>The Ukraine war will wind down. The price of sustaining it is too high on both sides. There will be a solution. People forget that a solution is liquid, not hard; from fluidity will emerge a compromise between the US and Russia which Kyiv will have to accept. In the middle of World War I, American President Woodrow Wilson proposed a peace without victory. There were no takers then, for Britain, France and Germany believed that total victory was possible. Ukraine is likely to end in a peace without categorical victory.</p>

<p>There will be fallout on all sides, as major nations take stock of what they have learnt from this war. The most important repercussion is one that has not been discussed.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine is a European crisis with Asian consequences.</strong></h2>

<p>Russia and China have reached out to each other. When they consider the future once the missiles stop, could they bring Iran into an informal alliance on the principle of an enemy’s enemy being a friend? That is what a wartime bloc is about in any case. After all, the confrontation with America and its allies will not cease. It will simply seek different arenas. It is likely China will assume leadership of the Beijing-Moscow-Tehran troika.</p>

<p>The three have acknowledged prowess in defence, energy, and technology. It is axiomatic that technology will be the heavy artillery of the next confrontation, with its wide range of insidious abilities to influence events and thinking. We cannot predict the specific geography of the next Ukraine.</p>

<p>What we can say with some certainty is that the next battle will first be fought in the mind.</p>

<p><strong><em>This article first appeared in Open Magazine.</em></strong></p>

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The 21st century, still young, is already in the grip of three superstates: the defence industry; energy cartels; and the infotech behemoths turbo-powered by the greatest technological advance in the history of science and ingenious invention.

The 21st century, still young, is already in the grip of three superstates: the defence industry; energy cartels; and the infotech behemoths turbo-powered by the greatest technological advance in the history of science and ingenious invention. They are not unipolar. Their companies compete. But they protect spectacular gains and advance their global interests with an arsenal of shareholder finance, psychological intimidation, legal acumen, and the persistent promotion of their wares as the chief guardians or motivators of human welfare. The defence industry is as old as the cudgel and will, in the company of the indefatigable cockroach, be the first to revive after the nuclear Armageddon, emerging from personalised bomb shelters with placards headlined I Told You So!, Never Again! and Unused Nuclear Missiles at Heavy Discount! Security has had a lock-hold on the human psyche ever since Cain, the rogue son of Adam, lured his naïve brother Abel into the fields, killed him, and then told God that he was not his brother’s keeper. Defence companies rushed to Abel’s heirs. Insecurity began with creation. Oil is recent, and the net barely pubescent, but all three are dominant. The dimensions of their power make old terminology seem inadequate. Terms such as “super” and “power” require a rethink, for their supreme power has been virtually unshackled from the constraints of responsibility. In the old hierarchy, governments sat at the top, with the ability to regulate industry and steer inventions towards the public’s convenience. Governments themselves were accountable, obviously so in a democracy; but even dictators could not fly too far from the compulsions of good governance. The Roman dictator-emperors summed it up in a cynical formula: bread and circuses. The emperor who forgot to provide bread for the citizens soon lost his head. The private sector military-mineral-infotech industrial complex has positioned itself as indispensable. In a best-case scenario, it works in partnership with governments, minimising friction; but it sets the agenda, driven by the terms of global capitalisation and global markets. National space is of secondary importance. Using the sanctuary of tax havens or exploiting tax loopholes when they can, the private companies are able to multiply their own profits even when advanced economies teeter on the edge of recession. Governments have been reduced to enablers, in a bid to share the rewards. Indeed, the international standing and economic health of a nation can depend on the capacity of its companies to supply guns, gas or gossip to the world. “Super” is too weak a word. Think hyper. Power is passé. Think control. The defence industry makes very healthy money out of legitimate business; but its real wealth comes from purchases by ego-driven politicians and generals who justify bloated defence budgets by theories like “balance-of-power” and its multiple derivatives. The first influential theorist was Thucydides, the Greek historian of the Peloponnesian Wars. Over 25 centuries later, no one has improved upon the central justification of his argument: realism. His realism implied that the ability to fight a war was the only guarantee of peace, and if you thought that was a paradox you were sailing on a dreamboat towards the edge of a waterfall. The most successful ploy in advertising is the conversion of part of the truth into the whole truth. Defence is a genuine necessity, and always has been. The art of profiteering lies in the manipulation of threat perception, in which the defence boys brandishing bespoke brochures have developed great expertise, while their agents divert ad-spend to the bribery budget. The energy brainiacs have a better story to tell, for they have a better product to sell. Oil was a flicker in the wick lamp until it became the mainstay of a value-added industrial revolution and the fuel for new machines which altered the meaning of comfort and travel. This energy transformed lives dramatically. It also provided the death industry with a re-imagined range of armaments. It was the perfect double whammy. Inevitably, Europe’s colonial powers seized desert nations to take control of oil wells when they were discovered in the sands of Iran and Arabia in the late 19th century. America had enough oil of its own but got into the game because it was so cost-friendly. This colonial inequity was effectively challenged only in the 1970s when producer-nations under the OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) umbrella finally ended price-fixing by the buyers, and then survived the bruising propaganda onslaught which followed. Half-a-century later, oil producers have become what they always wanted to be: partners, not stenographers taking dictation. This is the basis for the rediscovered self-confidence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. They also took the sensible decision to ensure that their governments held majority control of their natural resources companies. Oil does not require much sales talk. We know the brand of our toothpaste, but who knows the name of the company that provides Norway’s oil or Qatar’s gas? Traditional firms like Burmah Shell and Esso advertised only when they went into direct retail. One was intrigued therefore to find that the hitherto silent, discreet and successful Saudi giant Aramco had taken billboard space during the last Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament in India and sponsored the T20 cricket championship in Australia. Something different was happening. The wealthiest oil company in the world had clearly been nominated flag-bearer of radical change in what had become a closed kingdom. Aramco is leading the reinvention of Saudi Arabia as a land of sport leadership, futuristic urban spaces, and Halloween fun. If Dubai can become a hub of cricket, why should Jeddah not host the Olympics? Ignore the weather. Jeddah could create an Iceland in a stadium if it wanted, and in winter this port city on the Red Sea can be salubrious in the mornings. It might need an early start for the marathon, though. The opium doctrine The vulnerable side of the behemoth triangle is the tech industry, which is ironic since it has contributed more to genuine radical growth than the other two sides combined. Within three decades, it has reached more homes across the globe than any other product in history. It will not be hobbled by such reach, and will continue to expand because of its miraculous utility, but it has already been wounded by a human flaw—the inability of owners to distinguish between profit and greed. Greed required distortion, which they could not resist. Lifted from college-dorm anonymity to multi-billionaire world fame within a decade, they became consumed by hubris. The masters of this social universe broke the first and last commandment of communication, credibility. The computer revolution began at the apex of virtue, as a final-frontier answer to the continuous quest for greater knowledge. It changed more aspects of behaviour, conscious and unconscious, than any previous invention. But a branch of the net, following insatiable appetites, became the monster that now threatens the maker. Even in the grapevine of gossip, there is good and bad; most chatter is nourishing. The problem is that the bad overwhelms the good. A remarkable platform for personal communication became a stage for mass hysteria under the cover of free speech. It does not matter where the hysteria came from, left or right; the diatribe was protected by the tribe. This was achieved through the connivance of the victim. The Opium Doctrine was in play, and like opium it was heady. In the middle of the 19th century, the absolute monarchs of the Qing-Manchu dynasty, in power from 1644, tried to stop the East India Company’s opium invasion of China by military force and law. Opium, with a little help from gunboat diplomacy, won. In the 1970s, the US launched a holy war against marijuana when Richard Nixon was in power. Marijuana, curated by mafia lords of Latin America, won. Once demonised as the drug that would destroy civilisation, it is now legal in half of America. Like opium, Facebook or Twitter did not need to advertise to expand. Their model was the ultimate marketing fantasy. Every consumer became its advertiser. Word of mouth made a handful of tech companies into a Club of Diamonds, who then set the rules to serve their interests. For Karl Marx, religion was the opium of the masses, and indeed the market-managers of traditional religions did make belligerent profits with their secret recipe for creation. The buccaneers of mass-tech, however, are more interested in their bank accounts than in any believer’s ledger log of sin and virtue. The Club of Diamonds, ever in search of escalating profits, turned part of the internet, once the potential church, mosque and temple of democratised knowledge, into the agora of sanctimonious slur. Their business had one great redeeming feature, though: humour. This, too, was a bestseller. Having captured their millions of users, the Control Club raised their ambitions. They decided that they could also determine the fate of elections through suppression of information; that they could arbitrate on the meaning of right and wrong; that they could censor opinion by subterfuge. They turned globalisation into a quasi-religion, decrying nationalism as a heresy with the zeal of an inquisition. Some very good minds, and many prominent leaders, did not quite realise that they had been gulled into questioning the nation-state itself by a cartel’s business model. A reaction was due. It may have begun. Is Elon Musk a dynamite stick with a lit fuse? Musk is a contrarian and an egoist, and a disruptor, but less maverick than he purports to be. He understands business, or Tesla would have never been larger than a garage. He will not explode in isolation, if he does explode at all. If the Club of Diamonds decides to cut his hair, Samson Musk will bring the pillars of a larger structure down with him. The only power to gain from Musk’s self-annihilation will be China, which has the Tesla car production facilities in its backyard and is ready to replace Twitter with TikTok after a tweak or two. TikTok is the sound of time. Twitter is a giggle. Time can wait. The towering conceit of this century is that the blood and gore of imperialism is being whittled into a genteel new construct where knowledge and new mores are spreading light, harmony and reform. The first decade of the last 30 years was consumed by Afghanistan and Iraq; the second by Syria; the third is being chewed to bits by Ukraine. There is an obvious question. Is Ukraine the last war of the old era or the first one of the new age? The causes, of course, lie in the past. President Putin may have seen the American sunset in Kabul and confused it with a Russian dawn. Perhaps he did not take into proper consideration the fact that America’s gut instincts are not aroused by revenge against zealot terrorists in strange robes but by a threat to its military and technological dominance. This means Russia and China. Moscow and Beijing cannot be locked away in Guantanamo. Ukraine is yet another splash of blood in the long war between Washington and Moscow. Russia may not be as strong as the Soviet Union, but it is still powerful enough to blow up the world. Is China a bystander? China takes pride in a lofty version of isolation. Its mandarins were unimpressed by thoughts of world conquest because in their view what the world had to offer was far inferior to what China already possessed. Their foreign policy was determined not by the rights of conquest but by the rights of superiority. Foreigners were either supplicants or barbarians who had to kowtow. When barbarians, whether Mongol or Manchu, did breach the walls and seize Beijing, they were required to surrender to Chinese language and civilisation. The Chinese cannot easily forgive those foreigners who did not submit: the Europeans and the Japanese. The experience of European and Japanese invasion and conquest remains traumatic. Mao Zedong was revered because he repositioned communism with Chinese characteristics, ignoring Lenin’s internationalism. Mao sent troops to Tibet to expand China’s suzerainty, and to North Korea to preserve a buffer zone against American aggression. Mao did not send troops to Vietnam. Mao’s successors have been cautious about getting involved in others’ wars. President Xi Jinping has struck a jarring note by upgrading his diplomats into wolf warriors, but he is most unlikely to throw caution aside. He will, in good Chinese fashion, wait, watch and pounce only when the opportunity becomes irresistible. China’s strategy is to become the dominant power of the next world order, not of this one. It can wait for the present order to fall in disarray. The question then becomes different. Will Ukraine begin the swerve to a new order? The Ukraine war will wind down. The price of sustaining it is too high on both sides. There will be a solution. People forget that a solution is liquid, not hard; from fluidity will emerge a compromise between the US and Russia which Kyiv will have to accept. In the middle of World War I, American President Woodrow Wilson proposed a peace without victory. There were no takers then, for Britain, France and Germany believed that total victory was possible. Ukraine is likely to end in a peace without categorical victory. There will be fallout on all sides, as major nations take stock of what they have learnt from this war. The most important repercussion is one that has not been discussed. Ukraine is a European crisis with Asian consequences. Russia and China have reached out to each other. When they consider the future once the missiles stop, could they bring Iran into an informal alliance on the principle of an enemy’s enemy being a friend? That is what a wartime bloc is about in any case. After all, the confrontation with America and its allies will not cease. It will simply seek different arenas. It is likely China will assume leadership of the Beijing-Moscow-Tehran troika. The three have acknowledged prowess in defence, energy, and technology. It is axiomatic that technology will be the heavy artillery of the next confrontation, with its wide range of insidious abilities to influence events and thinking. We cannot predict the specific geography of the next Ukraine. What we can say with some certainty is that the next battle will first be fought in the mind. This article first appeared in Open Magazine. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

The age of hypercontrol

Twitter has begun rolling out its paid subscription feature. And the results were predictable. Fake blue tick accounts have caused chaos and confusion. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Chaos in the Twitterverse

After buying the microblogging site, Twitter, in a $44 billion deal, billionaire Elon Musk has sold additional shares of his company Tesla. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States, Musk sold 19.5 million shares of Tesla worth 4 billion dollars after taking over Twitter.

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<p>Twitter has withdrawn the 'official' label just hours after it was rolled out, as the new boss of the social media giant, Elon Musk, said that he "killed" the feature that was visible on multiple Twitter handles of governments, politicians, officials and media houses across nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk also urged millions of users to note that Twitter will do lots of "dumb things" in the coming months. He said, "We will keep what works &amp; change what doesn't."</p>

<p>For a brief period, Twitter came up with&nbsp;a new grey "official" label for certain accounts as part of its&nbsp;massive revamp after Musk's buyout of the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier,&nbsp;Esther Crawford, who is a Twitter products executive, said that the new tag would include "government accounts, commercial companies, business partners, major media outlets, publishers and some public figures".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another change is expected to happen soon as Twitter is all set to launch the hotly debated subscription model in which the site's famed blue checkmark would be made available for a monthly fee of $7.99, though country-specific rates are likely to differ.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the microblogging site, the blue tick has been a mark of an account’s authenticity and doubts emerged that public figures or media outlets would pay for it.</p>

<p>The official tag was also seen as a workaround to solve that problem, but now it has been withdrawn. There's no information on whether or not it will be available again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the label was rolled out on Wednesday, several accounts, including WION's handle, and also those of major media outlets such as&nbsp;the New York Times and BBC news were also given the 'official' marker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later when an Indian media house wrote an article asking if Musk has gone crazy after Twitter takeover, he promptly replied, "Nope, I was always nuts!" &nbsp;</p>

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Twitter has withdrawn the 'official' label just hours after it was rolled out, as the new boss of the social media giant, Elon Musk, said that he "killed" the feature that was visible on multiple Twitter handles of governments, politicians, officials and media houses across nations.

Twitter has withdrawn the 'official' label just hours after it was rolled out, as the new boss of the social media giant, Elon Musk, said that he "killed" the feature that was visible on multiple Twitter handles of governments, politicians, officials and media houses across nations. Musk also urged millions of users to note that Twitter will do lots of "dumb things" in the coming months. He said, "We will keep what works & change what doesn't." For a brief period, Twitter came up with a new grey "official" label for certain accounts as part of its massive revamp after Musk's buyout of the company. Earlier, Esther Crawford, who is a Twitter products executive, said that the new tag would include "government accounts, commercial companies, business partners, major media outlets, publishers and some public figures". WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Twitter takeover raises fear of surge in climate misinformation × Another change is expected to happen soon as Twitter is all set to launch the hotly debated subscription model in which the site's famed blue checkmark would be made available for a monthly fee of $7.99, though country-specific rates are likely to differ. For the microblogging site, the blue tick has been a mark of an account’s authenticity and doubts emerged that public figures or media outlets would pay for it. The official tag was also seen as a workaround to solve that problem, but now it has been withdrawn. There's no information on whether or not it will be available again. When the label was rolled out on Wednesday, several accounts, including WION's handle, and also those of major media outlets such as the New York Times and BBC news were also given the 'official' marker. Later when an Indian media house wrote an article asking if Musk has gone crazy after Twitter takeover, he promptly replied, "Nope, I was always nuts!" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Stunning U-turn: Maverick Musk says 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label, just hours after rollout and hype

<p>Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, informed his staff via email that remote work would no longer be permitted and that they should plan to spend at least 40 hours a week in the office.&nbsp;As per reports, Musk also informed staff members that he wants subscriptions to generate 50 per cent&nbsp;of Twitter's revenue.</p>

<p>Two new verification tools were introduced by Twitter on Wednesday, but one of them was "killed" a few hours later, marking a chaotic beginning to owner Elon Musk's effort to modernise the significant platform after his $44 billion acquisition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The long-awaited Twitter Blue membership service, which charges users $7.99 a month for a coveted blue tick and a second grey "official" badge for some high-profile accounts, was unveiled by the social networking platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the introduction of Twitter Blue, which is now only accessible on the mobile app on iPhones and in the United States, was overshadowed by the almost immediate cancellation of the new grey designation.</p>

<p>A week after firing thousands of employees, Musk made a U-turn that sparked criticism of his plans for Twitter and led to a sharp decline in spending from advertisers who were concerned about the site's trajectory.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There have been questions about whether public personalities or media outlets would pay for the blue tick, which has been used to indicate an account's validity. Observers perceived the official grey tag as a solution for that issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wednesday marked the start of the new 'official' label's rollout, with accounts from businesses like Apple and BMW as well as public ones like the White House and prominent media outlets being the benificiaries.&nbsp;But it vanished just hours later.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, informed his staff via email that remote work would no longer be permitted and that they should plan to spend at least 40 hours a week in the office.

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, informed his staff via email that remote work would no longer be permitted and that they should plan to spend at least 40 hours a week in the office. As per reports, Musk also informed staff members that he wants subscriptions to generate 50 per cent of Twitter's revenue. Two new verification tools were introduced by Twitter on Wednesday, but one of them was "killed" a few hours later, marking a chaotic beginning to owner Elon Musk's effort to modernise the significant platform after his $44 billion acquisition. The long-awaited Twitter Blue membership service, which charges users $7.99 a month for a coveted blue tick and a second grey "official" badge for some high-profile accounts, was unveiled by the social networking platform. However, the introduction of Twitter Blue, which is now only accessible on the mobile app on iPhones and in the United States, was overshadowed by the almost immediate cancellation of the new grey designation. A week after firing thousands of employees, Musk made a U-turn that sparked criticism of his plans for Twitter and led to a sharp decline in spending from advertisers who were concerned about the site's trajectory. Also Read: COP27, a 'fossil fuel industry trade show'? Sharp rise in industry delegates shocks many There have been questions about whether public personalities or media outlets would pay for the blue tick, which has been used to indicate an account's validity. Observers perceived the official grey tag as a solution for that issue. Wednesday marked the start of the new 'official' label's rollout, with accounts from businesses like Apple and BMW as well as public ones like the White House and prominent media outlets being the benificiaries. But it vanished just hours later. (with inputs from agencies)

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