Business Wars Flipping the Bird: Elon vs Twitter | Tweets Aren't Loading Right Now | 6
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Jul 18, 2025 Elon Musk faces backlash as he dramatically shifts Twitter's algorithm to enhance his influence. A pivotal meeting before the Super Bowl reveals his denial about waning engagement. During the chaos surrounding the event, technical failures amplify the platform's troubles. Musk expresses concerns about leadership and financial stability while navigating challenges at the World Government Summit. His controversial approach influences Twitter's trajectory, making it both a reflection of his personality and a battleground for public opinion.
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Elon's Engagement Confrontation
- Elon Musk confronted Twitter engineers about his tweets' dropping engagement just before Super Bowl 57.
- After hearing the truth that interest simply declined, Elon fired a top engineer in a fit of rage.
Super Bowl Chaos and Ads
- Elon attended Super Bowl 57 with his son, seeking advertising wins after Twitter upheaval.
- Despite luring back some advertisers and tweets from top figures, Twitter suffered outages during the halftime show.
Elon Boosts His Tweets
- Elon forced Twitter engineers to boost his tweets across everyone's feeds with a power user multiplier.
- The move angered users but ensured Elon's voice dominated the platform momentarily.
