Elon Musk’s Twitter (now X): Everything you need to know, from layoffs to verification
TechCrunch
AUGUST 11, 2023
It was announced on May 12 that Linda Yaccarino will step in as the next X CEO. We used this one. By making the Verified blue checkmark accessible to anyone who purchased it, Twitter diluted the value of verification. Musk also transitioned from his role as Twitter (X) CEO to serving as its executive chair and CTO.
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