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Angry, irrational, erratic: This is Elon Musk’s TwitterAngry, irrational, erratic: This is Elon Musk’s Twitter
Technology

It’s not about doxxing. It’s about Elon.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Why the Twitter Files actually matterWhy the Twitter Files actually matter
Politics

Twitter’s previous management made some controversial political decisions. Some of them haven’t held up.

By Andrew Prokop
Technology
What the Twitter files don’t tell usWhat the Twitter files don’t tell us
Technology

The documents are ammo for conservatives, even if they lack crucial context.

By Shirin Ghaffary
We don’t need another Twitter
Technology

Twitter never fulfilled its promise. Don’t expect its current crop of replacements to, either.

By Sara Morrison
Technology
The Twitter power users who can’t just quitThe Twitter power users who can’t just quit
Technology

Under Elon Musk’s leadership, journalists have even more of a love-hate relationship with the platform.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Twitter’s CEO is now Twitter’s main character
Money

Elon Musk’s disaster month at Twitter has come to a close. Let’s discuss.

By Whizy Kim
Technology
Elon Musk can’t get his story straight on TwitterElon Musk can’t get his story straight on Twitter
Technology

All the times Twitter’s Chief Flip-Flopper has gone back on his word.

By Shirin Ghaffary and Rani Molla
Technology
Trump’s return to Twitter prompts outrage and confusionTrump’s return to Twitter prompts outrage and confusion
Technology

But no new tweets from Trump.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Elon Musk can’t take a jokeElon Musk can’t take a joke
Technology

The Twitter CEO has repeatedly contradicted his own “free speech” values.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
“I think he’s battling with his own self”: Inside Elon Musk’s brain“I think he’s battling with his own self”: Inside Elon Musk’s brain
Technology

Musk biographer Ashlee Vance explains why Twitter isn’t Tesla or SpaceX.

By Peter Kafka
What you need to know about Elon’s inner circle at Twitter
Technology

Inside Elon’s war room.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Twitter’s ad problem is Elon MuskTwitter’s ad problem is Elon Musk
Technology

Hard to solve that with a conference call.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Twitter’s case study of how not to lay people offTwitter’s case study of how not to lay people off
Technology

Elon Musk’s layoffs at Twitter were a disaster. Silicon Valley, take note.

By Rani Molla
Technology
Who’s winning, and losing, in the Elon Twitter eraWho’s winning, and losing, in the Elon Twitter era
Technology

It’s not just Elon Musk who’s impacted by the tumultuous deal.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Quitting Elon
Technology

Elon Musk’s former fans have lost faith in the idea of the billionaire genius.

By Whizy Kim
Technology
What happens to your Twitter data now that Elon’s taken overWhat happens to your Twitter data now that Elon’s taken over
Technology

Elon Musk owns your DMs, but he may not be Twitter’s biggest privacy risk.

By Sara Morrison
Technology
Elon Musk owns Twitter. Now what?Elon Musk owns Twitter. Now what?
Technology

Musk has tweeted a lot of ideas about how he plans to change Twitter. Here are some of the most significant ones.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Money
A Twitter trial would expose Elon Musk to scrutiny. Buying Twitter might help him avoid it.A Twitter trial would expose Elon Musk to scrutiny. Buying Twitter might help him avoid it.
Money

The billionaire might buy Twitter after all — and for once not get his way.

By Whizy Kim
Technology
Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter again, spam bots and allElon Musk wants to buy Twitter again, spam bots and all
Technology

The world’s richest man has a $44 billion change of heart. (Maybe.)

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Elon Musk can’t fix Twitter because no one canElon Musk can’t fix Twitter because no one can
Technology

A $44 billion mistake.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
The Twitter whistleblower made a convincing case that Twitter is a messThe Twitter whistleblower made a convincing case that Twitter is a mess
Technology

In a congressional hearing, new details emerged on how thousands of Twitter employees can allegedly access users’ information.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
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
Technology

Former Twitter employee Peiter Zatko is accusing the company of lying to just about everyone.

By Sara Morrison
Technology
Elon Musk fans can’t handle the truthElon Musk fans can’t handle the truth
Technology

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

By Whizy Kim
Technology
Elon Musk the Twitter celebrity vs. Elon Musk the bossElon Musk the Twitter celebrity vs. Elon Musk the boss
Technology

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

By Whizy Kim
Technology
Leaked transcript: Inside Elon Musk’s first meeting with Twitter employeesLeaked transcript: Inside Elon Musk’s first meeting with Twitter employees
Technology

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

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
What you need to know about Elon Musk’s big meeting with Twitter employeesWhat you need to know about Elon Musk’s big meeting with Twitter employees
Technology

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

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Florida’s social media free speech law has been blocked for likely violating free speech lawsFlorida’s social media free speech law has been blocked for likely violating free speech laws
Technology

The Florida law prevented certain platforms from banning political candidates.

By Sara Morrison
Technology
Social media platforms still can’t stop mass shooting videos from going viralSocial media platforms still can’t stop mass shooting videos from going viral
Technology

Companies are getting better at responding to incidents like the Buffalo shooting. It’s still not nearly good enough.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Trump says he’s done with Twitter. That’s hard to believe.Trump says he’s done with Twitter. That’s hard to believe.
Technology

Here’s why Trump would want to return to the platform if Elon Musk lets him.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Elon and the Twitter quittersElon and the Twitter quitters
Technology

It’s complicated.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Even Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speechEven Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speech
Technology

The billionaire says he wants to make Twitter a free speech platform. That’s easier said than done.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Elon Musk is buying Twitter. Now what?Elon Musk is buying Twitter. Now what?
Technology

Musk paid $44 billion for Twitter. Next up: Making Twitter worth (at least) $44 billion.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
There are good reasons why Elon wants TwitterThere are good reasons why Elon wants Twitter
Technology

Twitter may not be a great business, but it can buy you power and influence.

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

Maybe?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Elon Musk is no free speech messiahElon Musk is no free speech messiah
Technology

According to Musk, free speech costs about $3 billion.

By Whizy Kim
Technology
Russia continues its online censorship spree by blocking InstagramRussia continues its online censorship spree by blocking Instagram
Technology

Why Putin’s crackdown on social media is a worrying sign.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Big Tech’s Russia problemBig Tech’s Russia problem
Technology

Social media companies are in a standoff with Russia on censorship and there’s no easy solution.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Does banning extremists online work? It depends.
Technology

Social media bans can make it harder to recruit new followers, but existing supporters can become more toxic.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Twitter is again losing Jack Dorsey, its multitasking, wizard-bearded visionaryTwitter is again losing Jack Dorsey, its multitasking, wizard-bearded visionary
Technology

Critics often said Dorsey was distracted, but he shaped the company into what it is today.

By Shirin Ghaffary
How Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are handling the Taliban
Technology

The world might accept the Taliban as a legitimate government. Will social media companies?

By Shirin Ghaffary