Category Archives: Twitter

Elon Musk Claims U.S. Government Had Full Access to Private Twitter Messages

Posted on April 17, 2023 by oliviaqiu16

Elon Musk Twitter account in this photo illustration. NURPHOTO VIA GETTY IMAGES Elon Musk, who recently bought Twitter for $44 billion, revealed in a teaser clip shared by Tucker Carlson that the U.S. government had full access to everything on … Continue reading →

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Twitter Releases Algorithm Code to GitHub, Offering More Transparency

Posted on April 1, 2023 by oliviaqiu16

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Twitter has released the code for its recommendation algorithm that chooses which tweets to feature on users’ timelines to GitHub, along with an accompanying blog post that explains how the algorithm works, which aim … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk Ignites Excitement with Plans for WeChat-Style Payments and Cryptocurrency Integration on Twitter

Posted on February 27, 2023 by oliviaqiu16

Photo: Bloomberg Twitter has reportedly been working on a payment system that will support accepted currencies with cryptocurrency functionality. According to The Financial Times, the payments feature will start by supporting fiat currencies. The new feature will allow users to … Continue reading →

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Twitter’s Ad Revenue Takes a Hit: Major Brands Cut Spending Following Elon Musk’s Acquisition

Posted on February 12, 2023 by oliviaqiu16

Source: CNN Twitter’s advertising revenue has suffered a tremendous decline since Elon Musk took over the firm. According to data from digital marketing analysis firm Pathmatics, Twitter’s advertiser exodus has reached a critical point, with more than half of its … Continue reading →

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New Challenge for Twitter: Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Urges DOJ to Review Twitter’s Handling of Child Exploitation

Posted on February 3, 2023 by yiweih

Sen. Dick Durbin urged Attorney General Merrick Garland in a letter Tuesday to review Twitter’s handling of child exploitation material. “I further urge you to consider whether an online platform can be held liable under federal criminal law for failing … Continue reading →

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Can Search Keywords Ads help Twitter lure advertisers back?

Posted on January 28, 2023 by yiweih

According to Reuters, Twitter’s advertising revenue dropped by 71% in December. This decline is attributed to top advertisers reducing their spending on Twitter following the takeover by Elon Musk. In response to this serious loss of customers, Twitter’s strategy is … Continue reading →

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Dating In An Offline World

Posted on April 12, 2022 by chataram

Since its rise, social media has been the center of discussions about the harm the platforms can cause in interpersonal relationships. From body image to mental health, the discourse is typically focused on the negative impact social media can have … Continue reading →

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The War On Information: Banning Social Media To Quell Dissent

Posted on April 4, 2022 by chataram

Over the weekend, civil unrest spread across Sri Lanka due to the government’s handling of the country’s severe economic crisis. Sri Lankan citizens have been suffering from soaring inflation and have struggled to pay for essentials like food, housing, fuel, … Continue reading →

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Social Media is Impacting Celebrity Mental Health, Forcing Some to Leave Certain Platforms

Posted on March 21, 2022 by benpalmieri22

Today, March 21st, 2022, is Twitter’s 16th birthday, which has made me reflect a bit about how the site has changed with its users over the years. It’s changed how I process information, what my daily habits are, what I … Continue reading →

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Fact or (Science) Fiction?

Posted on February 15, 2022 by chataram

Social media has removed gatekeeping and has helped to democratize thought. This has sparked unprecedented access to innovative and creative ideas. Layman and thought leaders alike can share their ideas with the masses and curate a dedicated following who are … Continue reading →

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