What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
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Musk says he'll scrap Twitter buy unless he gets clarity on fake accounts
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Analysts say he's angling for a better purchase price.
Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal "on hold"
Elon Musk says his $44 billion takeover bid for Twitter is "on hold" as he seeks more information on the platform's spam accounts. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on that, plus how Musk is also reportedly facing a SEC investigation for late disclosure after buying a substantial stake in the company.
Elon Musk puts $44 billion Twitter deal on hold
Elon Musk says his deal to buy twitter is on hold. The company's stock plummeted after the announcement. Musk then tweeted that he is still committed to buying twitter. Tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers discuss the latest developments.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Elon Musk announced that his planned $44 billion purchase of Twitter is "temporarily on hold" pending details on spam and fake accounts on the social media platform.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by questions over spam and fake accounts.
Twitter fires 2 executives, adding to Elon Musk buyout turmoil
Social media company said it dismissed two senior managers and will freeze most hiring.
Musk says he would reverse Twitter's Trump ban
Elon Musk said he would reverse Twitter's ban on former President Trump if he acquires the company. Musk said the ban was a "morally bad decision" and "foolish." Twitter banned Trump's account following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Sarah Frier, a big tech team leader at Bloomberg, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Musk says he'd reverse Trump's Twitter ban
Billionaire Elon Musk says he wants Twitter to be a space for free speech and that he would allow former President DonaldTrump to return to the social media platform. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
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Musk says he would reverse Twitter's Trump ban
Billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday he intends to reverse Twitter's ban against former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Dan Patterson break down this announcement with CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson.
Elon Musk says he would allow Donald Trump back on Twitter
Musk said Twitter's permanent suspension of Trump in the days following the January 6 attack "was morally wrong and flat out stupid."
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Musk's Twitter bid gets $7 billion in backing from tech titans
Tech titans including Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison have pledged funding, strengthening the equity stake of Musk's buyout.
MyPillow CEO gets banned from Twitter again
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell unsuccessfully tried to rejoin Twitter on Sunday in an attempt to evade his ban. He created a new account but was banned the same day. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil to talk about the ban and put it in context with Elon Musk's pending $44 billion Twitter buyout.
What it would mean for Twitter to go private
If Elon Musk and Twitter get their way, the company will soon be privately held and under the billionaire's control. Here’s a look at what it means for a company to go private.
SpaceX launches 53 more Starlinks
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Former Senator Al Franken on "The Takeout"
Comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken breaks from a stand-up comedy tour to chat with CBS News' Major Garrett. Franken talks about the state of politics and comedy in America, and finding the funny in serious topics. He also takes on a range of questions, from the war in Ukraine to Elon Musk's Twitter deal, and whether he would ever return to office.
Elon Musk sells $8 billion in Tesla shares
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold $8.4 billion of the electric carmaker's stock days after securing his $44 billion deal to take control of Twitter. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined Mola Lenghi and Michelle Miller to discuss.
Why Musk's Twitter deal could fall apart
Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy Twitter is moving ahead. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO outlined a plan to finance the deal by taking loans and funding $21 billion from his own equity. But New York Times bestselling author and founding partner at Puck News William Cohan explains why the deal could still fall apart.
Musk sells $4 billion in Tesla stock, probably to help buy Twitter
The world's richest man tweeted that he doesn't intend to sell any more Tesla shares.
Elon Musk secures deal to buy Twitter
Elon Musk is set to buy Twitter for $44 billion with plans to make the social platform a forum promoting free speech.
Twitter sees growth ahead of Elon Musk deal
Twitter has reported higher earnings and a larger daily user base, just days after billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to purchase the social media giant for $44 billion. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBS News' Nikki Battiste and Mola Lenghi to discuss how the SpaceX and Tesla CEO could change Twitter.
Elon Musk and free speech on Twitter
Elon Musk has branded his bid to buy Twitter as a victory for free speech. New polling from Morning Consult shows 51% of Republicans say they feel muzzled on social media. Technology reporter Chris Teale joined CBS News to discuss the survey and the impact of Musk's pending purchase on users.
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Biden says "hate will not prevail" after meeting with victims' families in Buffalo
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What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
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Musk says he'll scrap Twitter deal unless he gets clarity on fake accounts
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Some analysts say he's seeking a lower purchase price.
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Biden says "hate will not prevail" after meeting with victims' families in Buffalo
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Mayorkas decries "repugnant" GOP attacks over baby formula at border facilities
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North Korea reports another jump in suspected COVID-19 cases
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Code names, jet skis and a "straw man": How the FBI seized a Russian superyacht
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What are Twitter bots, and why is Elon Musk obsessed with them?
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Truth Social fails to produce ad revenue
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Musk says he'll scrap Twitter buy unless he gets clarity on fake accounts
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Analysts say he's angling for a better purchase price.
Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
First pictures of Milky Way’s black hole
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How to watch the "super flower blood moon" total lunar eclipse
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First pictures of Milky Way’s black hole
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Biden says "hate will not prevail" after meeting with victims' families in Buffalo
"What happened here is simple and straightforward: terrorism. Terrorism. Domestic terrorism," the president said.
California church shooting suspect appears in court
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Online posts reveal suspect planned attack for months
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Biden condemns white supremacy after Buffalo massacre
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Messages appear to show Buffalo shooting suspect's months-long plan
The messages, which begin in November, are laced with racist and anti-Semitic tirades.
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