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Indian govt hits back at former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey; here's what he said
- Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey made some bold accusations about the Indian govt claiming that their team received threats about a possible shutdown and even raids on their homes.
- Jack Dorsey faces backlash as Indian Minister calls his accusations of government threats an "outright lie".
- MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar refutes Dorsey's claims, stating Twitter was in non-compliance with Indian law for years.
- Chandrasekhar clarifies that no arrests or shutdowns occurred, emphasizing India's right to enforce its laws on all companies.
- Twitter's past non-compliance under Dorsey's regime highlighted as an issue of disregarding Indian sovereignty and laws.
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Entrepreneur asks Elon Musk if he can buy "WHO From Bill Gates", he responds
- Elon Musk's response to an entrepreneur's tweet asking him to buy the World Health Organization (WHO) was a simple question: "How much does it cost?"
- "Can you buy WHO from Bill Gates and make it about health?" Dr Eli David had tweeted.
- The tweet exchange between Musk and the entrepreneur, Dr. Eli David, sparked a discussion on social media, with some users starting a poll on whether Musk should "buy" WHO.
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Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, announces his endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in the upcoming 2024 presidential race.
- Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey endorses Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for president in the 2024 race, believing he is the strongest Democratic candidate against Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump.
- Dorsey's endorsement is shared on Twitter along with a clip of Kennedy's interview on Fox News, where he discusses his ability to defeat Trump and DeSantis.
- Dorsey confirms that he is both endorsing Kennedy and making a prediction when asked by a Twitter user.
- Despite potential resistance from the Democratic National Committee, Dorsey believes their relevance is diminishing. Kennedy currently holds support in national polls, trailing behind Biden in the race.
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Pawsitively Purrrfect: Delhi Police's Witty Response to Elon Musk's 'Police Cats' Question!
- Elon Musk's three-year-old son, X Æ A-12, asked him why police forces use dogs but not cats, prompting a humorous response from the Delhi Police on Twitter.
- Musk tweeted the question to the public, to which the official Twitter handle of Delhi Police replied with clever wordplay, stating that there are no police cats because they might get "booked" for feline-y and 'purr'petration.
- Delhi Police's lighthearted response to Musk's tweet garnered praise and appreciation from Twitter users, with many commending their wit and suggesting a promotion for the department's social media manager.
- X Æ A-12, Musk's son, gained attention for his unusual name, which has a cat connection. Musk joked during his Saturday Night Live monologue that the name is pronounced like a "cat running across the keyboard."
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulates CSK for IPL 2023 win
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final match.
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai, an avid cricket fan, expressed his excitement and congratulated CSK on their victory.
- He tweeted "Some final that one! Great #TATAIPL as always and congrats to CSK! and GT will be back stronger next year!"
- The 2023 IPL final was highly competitive, and CSK emerged as champions after a rain-marred last-ball thriller in Ahmedabad.
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Google, Twitter, and Facebook cleared of terrorism-related lawsuits
- Google, Twitter, and Facebook not held accountable for terrorist attacks facilitated through their platforms.
- Federal law shielding social media companies from user-posted content lawsuits remains untouched.
- Lawsuits dismissed unanimously, with little remaining in one case and a Turkish nightclub attack in the other.
- Potential chaos on the internet avoided, but Supreme Court may revisit the issue in the future.
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When air hostess didn't recognize Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, Twitter user shares experience
- In one incident, Anindya Chatterjee, CEO of Saleswah CRM, shared an encounter with Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy on a flight in the early 2000s, as recalled by a Twitter user.
- Chatterjee recounted that the air hostess did not recognize him and displayed a brusque attitude when Murthy asked her to take his jacket.
- Twitter users share their experiences with Murthy, noting his preference for economy class and simple lifestyle while traveling on domestic flights in the 1990s & early 2000s.
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'The first gif which comes when i type my name in gif search box' trend goes viral on Twitter
- The latest Twitter trend, 'The First GIF Which Comes When I Type My Name in GIF Search Box,' has gone viral.
- Users on Twitter are joining in on the trend by sharing the first GIF that pops up when they type their name in the GIF search box, resulting in a mix of hilarious and unexpected responses.
- Users are sharing their amusement as they participate in the trend and discover the unpredictable and comical reactions that accompany their name searches on Twitter.
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‘Twitter will try to rehire some employees that were let go’: Musk acknowledges excessive layoffs
- Elon Musk plans to rehire some of the employees who were laid off during Twitter's restructuring, acknowledging that the job cuts were excessive.
- Musk reduced Twitter's headcount by 80% to cut costs and drive profitability, but now recognizes that some individuals shouldn't have been included in the downsizing.
- Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal executive, has been appointed as Twitter's CEO, and Musk has confidence in her abilities to handle operations while he focuses on product innovation.
- Twitter faced challenging financial circumstances with negative cash flow and declining ad revenue before Musk's takeover, leading to a significant reduction in the company's valuation.
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Elon Musk tweets in praise of Indian food goes viral
- Twitter user Daniel shared a mouth-watering picture of butter chicken, naan and rice and wrote ''I love basic Indian food it's so insanely good.'' Elon Musk wholeheartedly agreed with his opinion and wrote, ''True.''
- Musk's tweet praising Indian food quickly goes viral, garnering half a million views within an hour and sparking suggestions and recommendations from Twitter users.
- Twitter users invite Elon Musk to India to experience authentic Indian cuisine, while others appreciate his international recognition of Indian food.
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Twitter’s new CEO Linda Yaccarino once convinced Elon Musk to stop tweeting after 3 am
- Linda Yaccarino has been confirmed as the new CEO of Twitter by Elon Musk.
- Yaccarino brings over 20 years of experience from her tenure at NBCUniversal and has a long-standing relationship with Musk.
- During an interview, Yaccarino convinced Musk to refrain from tweeting after 3 AM to avoid controversy and protect Twitter's reputation.
- Yaccarino will primarily focus on business operations while Musk will focus on product design and new technology. She is expected to join the company within the next six weeks.
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Users call on Elon Musk to make a Twitter dating app that uses AI to make matches
- Twitter users urge CEO Elon Musk to create a dating app called 'Twinder' using AI to "safeguard humanity from extinction" after Musk's response on declining fertility rates in Nordic nations.
- The proposed Twinder app would utilize AI algorithms and analyze Twitter posts, comments, and likes to facilitate compatible matches, offering an alternative to random swiping.
- The suggestion gained significant attention on Twitter, with millions of views and hundreds of comments, as users shared their own stories of meeting partners on the platform.
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Who's the mystery woman taking over Elon Musk as Twitter CEO?
- Elon Musk has announced that he will step down as Twitter CEO and hire a new CEO who will take over in six weeks.
- The new CEO is rumored to be Linda Yaccarino, the head of advertising at NBCU and an advocate for better ways to measure the effectiveness of advertising.
- Yaccarino has been talking to friends about wanting the top job at Twitter and has conducted a session with Elon Musk at an advertising conference.
- One of the prominent contenders for the post, YouTuber MrBeast, has bet on the failure of the new appointment, but the deal is not yet final.
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Tech YouTuber's savage 'Shot on iPhone' caption at Google event goes viral
- YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) attended the Google I/O 2023 developer conference.
- He shared a snapshot of his ID card for the event on social media with a witty caption that read "Shot on iPhone".
- The caption was ironic as he was attending a Google event, implying that even the rival's camera is doing the job well.
- Fans and users took to social media to express their amusement, with some users making clever and humorous comments about the situation.
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Try it, but don't trust it yet: Elon Musk on Twitter's 'Encrypted DMs'
- Twitter has introduced the 'Encrypted DMs' feature to its Twitter Blue subscribers and verified organizations, allowing for secure direct messaging.
- Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter rival company Tesla, expressed caution about the feature, advising users to try it out but not fully trust it yet.
- To utilize the 'Encrypted DMs' feature, both the sender and recipient of messages must have access to the feature, and the recipient should either be following the sender or have had prior communication with them on the platform.
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