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Twitter’s whistleblower problem is way bigger than Elon Musk’s bot complaintsTwitter’s whistleblower problem is way bigger than Elon Musk’s bot complaints
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Former Twitter employee Peiter Zatko is accusing the company of lying to just about everyone.

By Sara Morrison
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Even as the Twitter deal falls apart, Musk’s fans are claiming victory.

By Whizy Kim
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Some of the CEO’s biggest recent critics are his own employees.

By Whizy Kim
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The conversation provides the most detail yet about Musk’s plans to change the social media company.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Employees asked Musk tough questions. He still doesn’t have all the answers.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Elon and the Twitter quittersElon and the Twitter quitters
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It’s complicated.

By Peter Kafka
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Even Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speechEven Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speech
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The billionaire says he wants to make Twitter a free speech platform. That’s easier said than done.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Elon Musk is buying Twitter. Now what?Elon Musk is buying Twitter. Now what?
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Musk paid $44 billion for Twitter. Next up: Making Twitter worth (at least) $44 billion.

By Peter Kafka
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There are good reasons why Elon wants TwitterThere are good reasons why Elon wants Twitter
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Twitter may not be a great business, but it can buy you power and influence.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Is Elon Musk really going to buy Twitter for $43 billion?Is Elon Musk really going to buy Twitter for $43 billion?
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Maybe?

By Peter Kafka
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Elon Musk is no free speech messiahElon Musk is no free speech messiah
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According to Musk, free speech costs about $3 billion.

By Whizy Kim