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Elon Musk says Trump had no involvement in decision to acquire Twitter
Elon Musk set the record straight saying there is no truth to rumors that former President Donald Trump had no involvement with his Twitter purchase. “This is false. I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump, who has publicly stated that he will be exclusively on Truth Social” Musk tweeted.
This is false. I’ve had no communication, directly or indirectly, with Trump, who has publicly stated that he will be exclusively on Truth Social.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 6, 2022
Musk’s response comes after Devin Nunes said Trump had “encouraged” Musk to acquire Twitter. Nunes is the CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group.
In an appearance on Fox Business Network Nunes stated “President Trump, basically before Elon Musk bought it, actually said to go and buy it because the goal of our company is really to build a community where people are in a family-friendly, safe environment.”
“That’s why we encouraged Elon Musk to buy it, because someone has to take on these tech tyrants,” Nunes added. “Donald Trump wanted to make sure that the American people got their voice back and that the internet was open and that’s what we are doing.”
Last month on Fox News Trump said “I am not going on Twitter, I am going to stay on Truth…I hope Elon buys Twitter because he’ll make improvements to it and he is a good man, but I am going to be staying on Truth.”
Also last month Musk tweeted a little jab at Truth Social, tweeting:
“Truth Social (terrible name) exists because Twitter censored free speech. Should be called Trumpet instead!”
A fake photo of a terrifying explosion at the Pentagon circulated the internet Monday, but not before causing panic in the stock market. “A purportedly AI-generated photo of a fake explosion at the Pentagon spread rapidly on social media on Monday – prompting mass confusion among users and a brief selloff in the US stock market” reports the New York Post.
As the photo was shared on social media platforms, US stocks took a dip; fortunately recovery occurred “quickly”. The Post reported that the photo showing billowing smoke “was shared by Russian state media outlet and other accounts alongside claims that an explosion has occurred at the complex. RT later deleted the image.”
This morning, an AI generated image of an explosion at the US Pentagon surfaced.
With multiple news sources reporting it as real, the S&P 500 fell 30 points in minutes.
This resulted in a $500 billion market cap swing on a fake image.
It then rebounded once the image was… pic.twitter.com/DpHgflkMXP
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 22, 2023
The scare is the latest example of the global damages and repercussions that can occur due to artificial intelligence. The Post gives additional examples: “Previously, social media users were tricked by viral AI-generated images of Pope Francis wearing a Balenciaga puffer jacket and of former President Donald Trump clashing with the NYPD while being arrested.”
@PFPAOfficial and the ACFD are aware of a social media report circulating online about an explosion near the Pentagon. There is NO explosion or incident taking place at or near the Pentagon reservation, and there is no immediate danger or hazards to the public. pic.twitter.com/uznY0s7deL
— Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) May 22, 2023
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Sally
May 6, 2022 at 6:08 pm
Just DNC media pushing a total lie and nonstory to go after Elon Musk since he believes in our core values of freedom of speech. They just can’t stand it.
MicMac69
May 8, 2022 at 12:12 am
For much I liked Trump why would a notoriously successful businessman need the approval of a has-been failed former president? And I totally agree with the “little jab”… Musk is less funny than Trump but as scalpel sharp…
Hellkell
May 8, 2022 at 12:12 pm
Is that a double negative or am I reading it wrong? I’m no English major but it really seems like today’s journalists don’t write correctly.
Stephane
May 8, 2022 at 3:05 pm
PRESIDENT TRUMP has set up his own platform.
Why would he go anywhere else? He already has so many millions of followers….
But it is a GREAT move for FREEDOM of Speech and thoughts on the part of Mr MUSK!
M. Thomas
May 8, 2022 at 9:10 pm
“there is no truth to rumors that former President Donald Trump had no involvement with his Twitter purchase.”
Bad editing. This actually says that DT had involvement with the purchase.
Trina Renee Golden
May 9, 2022 at 7:21 pm
I believe in God, the Son,and Holy ghost . Which is freedom of religion. The freedom of speech which goes hand ,and hand with religion,. So I just wanted that I truly happy that a Man of principles has a Voice that folks like me wanna hear … God Bless
Leshl
May 10, 2022 at 5:13 pm
Ochs and Sultzberg (NYT) Nazi collaborators.