Musk has also used X as a tool against what he calls the "woke mind virus," inviting presidential hopefuls to launch their campaigns via broadcasts on the platform. He has engaged in public disputes with other CEOs, including Mark Zuckerberg and Disney boss Bob Iger. However, there are speculations that X's revenue has significantly dropped as advertisers leave the platform, leading to theories that Musk is intentionally destroying the platform to reduce his debt payments.
Key takeaways:
- Elon Musk took control of Twitter in 2022, rebranding it to X in 2023, and has used it to expand his influence and broadcast his opinions on various topics.
- Musk made significant changes to X, including cutting almost 90% of the company's workers, removing the verification system, and making the "Community Notes" feature responsible for regulating posts.
- His control of X has made him a significant figure in shaping news perception, and he has met with various global leaders, including those from Israel, the UK, South Korea, India, Turkey, France, and China.
- Despite his influence, X's future is uncertain as its revenue is thought to have dropped significantly due to advertisers leaving the platform, leading to speculation that Musk may be deliberately destroying the platform to reduce his debt.