When you’ve been on Twitter prior to now week, you could have observed that the platform has been emanating some barely totally different vibes. Largely as a result of everyone on there may be speaking about how Elon Musk simply purchased the place. There is no doubt Twitter—as an organization and as a group—is in flux. Up to now Musk has already fired prime executives, flirted with including further paid tiers of service, tasked staff with discovering methods to make the corporate more cash, and unfold his personal share of misinformation.
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This week on Gadget Lab, we speak with WIRED platforms and energy reporter Vittoria Elliot concerning the modifications coming to Twitter and the way they might have an effect on the way forward for the social community.
Present Notes
Vittoria coated the information of the takeover deal closing. Customers are flocking to different platforms due to Elon’s possession of Twitter. Learn extra concerning the potential privateness dangers that would come up from Elon cleansing home. Learn Twitter customers’ reactions to the ability shift. Learn all of our tales tagged with “Elon Musk.”
Suggestions
Tori desires you to encourage your male-presenting mates all for fathering youngsters to look at Home of the Dragon on HBO. Mike recommends the brand new album from Natalia Lafourcade, De Todas las Flores. Lauren recommends reevaluating your relationship with Twitter, and social media typically.
Vittoria Elliott might be discovered on Twitter @telliotter. Lauren Goode is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight. Bling the principle hotline at @GadgetLab. The present is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Photo voltaic Keys.
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