Elon Musk's Twitter Acquisition Quiz
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What significant change did Twitter undergo in July 2023?

  • It was rebranded to X. (correct)
  • It introduced a new algorithm.
  • It was rebranded to Facebook.
  • It merged with another company.

    • What happened to Twitter's workforce during Musk's tenure?

  • There were no significant changes.
  • Approximately 80% were laid off. (correct)
  • It doubled in size.
  • It was outsourced to another company.

    • What type of system replaced the content moderation team on Twitter?

  • User-generated content filters.
  • Third-party moderators.
  • AI-driven moderation.
  • Community Notes. (correct)

    • How much did active user engagement decline one year after Musk's acquisition?

    <p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the resignation poll conducted by Musk?

    <p>57.5% voted for his resignation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy regarding COVID-19 misinformation did Twitter change under Musk?

    <p>It would no longer be enforced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measure did Twitter introduce to deal with spambot accounts?

    <p>Paid verification checkmarks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Twitter's estimated decline in value after Musk's acquisition?

    <p>55% to 65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change did Twitter implement to combat misinformation as of September 2023?

    <p>Exclusively relied on its Community Notes program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of reported misinformation related to the Israel-Hamas war remained after 7 days, according to the CCDH report?

    <p>98%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Elon Musk make a comment about deleting things from the Internet in response to the Pentagon leaks?

    <p>To emphasize the difficulty of truly removing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As of October 2023, what change did X implement regarding new users in New Zealand and the Philippines?

    <p>They need to pay an annual fee to access features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend was observed in global active daily users of X via mobile apps after Musk acquired the company?

    <p>Decline of 16% by September 2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accounts faced suspension or deletion after Musk took over Twitter?

    <p>Far-right activist groups and others like Donald Trump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the analysis by Sensor Tower in October 2023 indicate about user engagement on X?

    <p>Users were leaving the platform for better options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controversial action regarding inactive accounts did Elon Musk announce in May 2023?

    <p>Inactive accounts, including of deceased individuals, would be deleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major reform did Twitter introduce regarding account verification under Elon Musk?

    <p>Users had to purchase a Twitter Blue subscription for verification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action did Musk take in response to employee productivity expectations?

    <p>He issued an ultimatum for 'extremely hardcore' work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Twitter poll regarding Musk's resignation?

    <p>Majority voted for him to resign as CEO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change did Twitter experience in response to controversies involving the platform shortly after Musk took over?

    <p>Twitter eliminated the enforcement of its COVID-19 misinformation policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage decline in active user engagement did Twitter experience one year after Musk's acquisition?

    <p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did Twitter's estimated value decline after Musk's acquisition, according to estimates?

    <p>55% to 65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant operational change did Twitter make regarding its data centers under Musk's management?

    <p>Consolidated operations by closing one of its data centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new system did Twitter implement to replace its content moderation team during Musk's leadership?

    <p>Community Notes for crowd-sourced fact-checking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the CCDH report released in November 2023?

    <p>Duration of misinformation visibility related to the Israel-Hamas war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach did Twitter take to combat misinformation as of September 2023?

    <p>Relying on community reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence did accounts face under Elon Musk's leadership following inactivity?

    <p>Accounts would be deleted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trend was observed in X's user engagement by October 2023?

    <p>Decline in global active daily users via mobile apps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique strategy did X start implementing for new users in October 2023?

    <p>Charging an annual fee for basic features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of content did Musk propose removing from tweets in August 2023?

    <p>Headlines and text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the public reaction to the deletion of inactive accounts announced by Musk?

    <p>Criticism for removing memories of deceased users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did X detail regarding the management of problematic content after the onset of the Israel-Hamas war?

    <p>Removal of 3,000 accounts and action against 325,000 pieces of content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Community Notes program implemented by Twitter as of September 2023?

    <p>To combat misinformation on the platform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reported status of hate speech related to the Israel-Hamas war according to the CCDH's November 2023 findings?

    <p>98% of reported hate speech was still present after 7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did Elon Musk's leadership have on the trends observed in global active daily users of X?

    <p>A steady decline of 16% by September 2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major criticism faced by Twitter regarding its account deletion policy announced in May 2023?

    <p>It prevented users from accessing historical tweets of deceased individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of the leaked documents that began circulating on Twitter in April 2023?

    <p>Sensitive information from the Pentagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial strategy did X test by charging new users in specific countries in October 2023?

    <p>Imposing a subscription model for basic features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sarcastic remark did Elon Musk make regarding the ability to delete content online in response to the Pentagon leaks?

    <p>Deleting things from the internet can draw more attention to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of accounts was particularly affected by suspensions or deletions under Musk's leadership?

    <p>Far-right activist groups and controversial figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant strategy was employed by Elon Musk to adjust Twitter's workforce after his acquisition?

    <p>Initiating mass layoffs and resignations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What development led to a significant change in Twitter's verification system under Musk's leadership?

    <p>Removal of legacy verification and introduction of paid verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the public poll conducted by Musk regarding his resignation?

    <p>57.5% of voters supported him stepping down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant change to Twitter's content moderation policy occurred soon after Musk's acquisition?

    <p>Discontinuation of the COVID-19 misinformation policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial challenge did Twitter face one year after Musk's acquisition?

    <p>A decline in estimated value between 55% and 65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Twitter take in response to spambot accounts under Musk's guidance?

    <p>Introducing a paid subscription for verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operational change was made regarding Twitter's data centers during Musk's leadership?

    <p>Reduction of the number of data centers from three to two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of user engagement did Twitter experience following Musk's acquisition?

    <p>A decline in active user engagement by 16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Elon Musk's Acquisition of Twitter

    • Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022, changing the platform's name to X in July 2023.
    • Initial changes included reinstating banned accounts, reducing workforce by 80%, closing a data center, and replacing content moderation with Community Notes.

    Twitter's Performance Under Musk

    • Active user engagement declined 16% in the year since Musk's acquisition, and the company's value decreased by 55% to 65%.
    • Musk's vision of "Twitter 2.0" involved making significant changes to the platform's operations and functionality.

    Key Events

    • November 2022: Musk implemented layoffs, leading to a mass resignation of employees.
    • November 2022: A Twitter poll resulted in Musk stepping down as CEO.
    • November 2022: Twitter introduced paid verification checkmarks and removed legacy verification.
    • December 2022 & Ongoing: A significant increase in hate speech was observed after Musk's takeover, with the platform relying solely on Community Notes to combat misinformation.
    • April 2023: Leaked Pentagon documents circulated despite Twitter's ban on such materials.
    • August 2023: Musk considered removing headlines from news articles posted on Twitter, allowing only lead images to appear.

    Ongoing Issues

    • Account Suspension: Elon Musk suspended or deleted various accounts including those of far-right activists, Donald Trump, Kanye West, and left-leaning journalists.
    • New User Fees: Twitter introduced a $1 annual fee for new users in New Zealand and the Philippines, restricting basic features such as posting and quoting.
    • Musk announced that new users might soon need to pay to tweet, attributing it to combating bot activity.

    Twitter under Elon Musk

    • Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022 and served as CEO until June 2023 when Linda Yaccarino took over.
    • Twitter was rebranded to X in July 2023.
    • Musk's tenure saw significant changes to Twitter, including reinstatement of banned accounts, workforce reduction by 80%, closure of a data center, and the replacement of the content moderation team with Community Notes.
    • Active user engagement on the Twitter app declined 16% in the year following Musk's acquisition.
    • Twitter's value is estimated to be down 55-65% below the acquisition price of $44 billion.

    Events under Musk's Leadership

    • November 2022: Layoffs and resignations began after Musk issued an ultimatum to employees to commit to "extremely hardcore" work or leave.
    • November 2022: Musk conducted a Twitter poll asking whether he should resign from his position as CEO, and he agreed to abide by the results. The poll resolved to "yes" with 57.5% of 17.5 million users voting in favor of his resignation.
    • November 2022: Twitter introduced paid verification checkmarks and removed legacy verification status for existing users.
    • December 2022 - Ongoing: Twitter relaxed content moderation policies, leading to an increase in hate speech and misinformation related to various topics, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war.
    • April 2023: Leaked Pentagon documents spread on Twitter despite the platform's ban on such material.
    • August 2023: Musk considered removing headlines and text from news articles posted on Twitter, leaving only the lead image.
    • October 2023: Research firm Sensor Tower found global active daily users of X via mobile apps declined 16% in the year following Musk's acquisition.

    Ongoing Issues

    • Account Suspension: Twitter suspended or deleted accounts of various individuals and groups, including far-right activists, Donald Trump, Kanye West, and left-leaning journalists. Musk announced in May 2023 that Twitter would delete inactive accounts after several years, including those belonging to deceased people.
    • New Users: X began charging new users in New Zealand and the Philippines an annual fee of $1 to use basic features such as posting, replying, and quoting tweets. This was a test to determine user willingness to pay for platform access. Musk announced in April 2024 that new users would soon have to pay to tweet.

    Elon Musk and Twitter

    • Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022.
    • Musk acted as CEO of Twitter until June 2023.
    • Linda Yaccarino replaced Elon Musk as CEO in June 2023.
    • Twitter was rebranded to X in July 2023.
    • Musk's tenure was marked by reforms and management changes leading to:
      • Reinstatement of previously banned accounts.
      • Reduction of the workforce by 80%.
      • Closure of one of Twitter's three data centers.
      • Elimination of the content moderation team, replaced by the crowd-sourced Community Notes.
    • Twitter announced a paid verification system, Twitter Blue, to combat bot accounts.
    • Twitter stopped enforcing its policy prohibiting COVID-19 misinformation.
    • Twitter promoted disinformation about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
    • Active user engagement on Twitter declined 16% in the year following Musk's acquisition.
    • The value of Twitter is estimated to be down between 55% and 65%.
    • Musk conducted a Twitter poll on his resignation, which resolved in favor of his stepping down.
    • Twitter implemented changes to its user interface and features, including removing headlines and other text from news articles posted on the platform.
    • Twitter has suspended accounts of various figures including far-right activist groups, Donald Trump, Kanye West, and left-leaning journalists.
    • Twitter announced it would delete inactive accounts, including accounts of dead people, to combat bot activity.
    • Twitter began charging new users in New Zealand and the Philippines a fee to use basic features.
    • Musk announced new users will soon have to pay to tweet to "stop the relentless onslaught of bots."

    Community Notes

    • Introduced by Elon Musk as a replacement for Twitter’s content moderation team.
    • Community Notes aims to combat misinformation through crowd-sourced fact-checking.
    • It has been criticized for its efficacy, with a CCDH report finding that 98% of misinformation in relation to the Israel-Hamas war remained on X after 7 days of reporting.
    • X responded by detailing the removal of 3,000 accounts and taking action against 325,000 pieces of content.

    Mastodon

    • A non-profit, open-source decentralized alternative to Twitter created by Eugen Rochko in 2016.
    • Gained significant adoption in 2022 following Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.

    ElonJet

    • A Twitter account created by Jack Sweeney tracking the movements of Elon Musk’s private jet in real-time.
    • Elon Musk attempted to suppress the account through legal means and publicly criticizing Sweeney for his actions.

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