Today, Explained Elon’s Twitter hell
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Nov 3, 2022 
Shirin Ghaffari, a reporter at Recode, and Nilay Patel, the editor-in-chief at The Verge, dive deep into the chaos of Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. They discuss the anxiety among employees amidst layoffs and changes in leadership. The duo highlights a surge in user departures, particularly among celebrities, due to negative experiences. They also contemplate Musk's struggle to balance political pressures and advertiser demands, all while grappling with content moderation challenges that could redefine the platform's future.
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Chaotic Takeover
- Elon Musk's first week at Twitter was chaotic, marked by a sink stunt and town halls.
- Employees faced fear of layoffs, intense deadlines, and 12-hour shifts.
Layoff Risks
- Layoffs risk Twitter's functionality by reducing engineers.
- Content moderation is crucial, yet potentially understaffed.
Social Networks' Challenges
- Social networks present political and cultural challenges, not just engineering ones.
- Managing user behavior is key, unlike other tech ventures.