When you hear X Corp., the company formerly known as Twitter, now run by Elon Musk as a hybrid social media and payments platform. Also known as Twitter, it’s no longer just a place for tweets — it’s a battleground for free speech, advertising revenue, and global influence. Since the 2022 takeover, X Corp. has changed faster than most tech giants. It ditched the blue bird logo, rolled out paid verification, cut moderation staff, and started testing crypto payments. The result? A platform that’s both wildly popular and deeply controversial.
What makes X Corp. different isn’t just its features — it’s who runs it. Elon Musk doesn’t just own it; he tweets about it daily, makes policy calls from his phone, and sometimes shuts down entire teams overnight. That’s why news about X Corp. often ties into bigger stories: political figures getting banned or reinstated, advertisers pulling out after controversial posts, or governments threatening to block it entirely. Countries like the EU and Brazil have fined or restricted X Corp. over content moderation failures. Meanwhile, creators and journalists flock to it because it’s still the fastest place for breaking news — even if the rules keep changing.
Behind the scenes, X Corp. is trying to become more than a social network. It’s testing audio rooms, video subscriptions, and even a search engine. It’s also locked in a quiet war with rivals like Threads and Bluesky, each trying to win over users tired of the old Twitter. But the real test isn’t user numbers — it’s trust. Can people believe what they see here anymore? That’s why the stories below matter. You’ll find reports on how X Corp. handled major events, what it means for journalists, and how its decisions ripple across politics, business, and culture. Whether you’re a regular user, a media professional, or just watching from the sidelines, what happens at X Corp. affects you.
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