

X CEO Linda Yaccarino defends Elon Musk, and herself, at Code 2023
36 snips Sep 29, 2023
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X and former NBCUniversal executive, takes the spotlight in a riveting interview. She addresses tough questions about Elon Musk's controversial decisions, including potential subscription fees and recent layoffs in their election integrity team. Yaccarino shares insights on user metrics and promises profitability in 2024, while also facing criticism from former trust and safety head Yoel Roth. The conversation navigates the platform's evolving role in advertising and the complex dynamics of leadership at X.
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Chuckle and Change
- Linda Yaccarino chuckled when asked about Yoel Roth's comments on her safety.
- She emphasized the change in company direction since Roth's time.
Content Growth
- Content posting on X has increased despite efforts against spam and bots.
- This contradicts claims of a 75% decline.
Engagement Data Discrepancy
- Despite Elon Musk’s claims of high engagement, app usage data suggests a decline.
- App downloads are down, and X ranks lower than other platforms.