Category: Computers and the Internet

Midterm Disinformation Has Taken Over Pennsylvania

The New York Times – Business:
One state’s experience underscores how pervasive false and misleading information has become in the country’s electoral process, online and off.
Can Elon Musk Make the Math Work on Owning Twitter? It’s Dicey.

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Musk faces financial challenges in owning Twitter. The site frequently loses money and took on $13 billion in debt for the blockbuster deal.
Silicon Valley’s Unbridled Euphoria Runs Into Economic Reality

The New York Times – Business:
Once-buzzy start-ups had held out against the new reality that the good times are over. No longer.
Twitter, Once a Threat to Titans, Now Belongs to One

The New York Times – Business:
A decade ago, the social media platform was a tool for rebels and those challenging authority. But over time, the powerful learned how to use it for their own goals.
Elon Musk Buying Twitter Is a Moment of Celebration for Many

The New York Times – Business:
The way forward for Twitter is uncertain. But that means Mr. Musk can innovate and change the platform for the better, his supporters say.
Elon Musk Takes Twitter, and Tech Deals, to Another Level

The New York Times – Business:
Silicon Valley moguls used to buy yachts and islands. Now they are rich enough, and perhaps arrogant enough, to acquire companies they fancy.
How Twitter Will Change as a Private Company Under Elon Musk

The New York Times – Business:
The social media company went public in 2013. But Elon Musk is taking it private as part of his acquisition of the firm. Here’s what that means.
Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
The world’s richest man closed his blockbuster purchase of the social media service, thrusting Twitter into a new era.
Musk Said to Begin Firing Twitter’s Top Executives

The New York Times – Business:
Some of Twitter’s top executives were fired on Thursday as Mr. Musk completes his takeover of the social media company.
Amazon Earnings: Return to Profitability But Slow Growth Signaled Ahead

The New York Times – Business:
The e-commerce giant, which also turned a profit in its latest quarter, indicated sales in the holiday period might rise at their lowest level since 2001.
New York Post Says Employee Was Behind ‘Unauthorized’ Posts

The New York Times – Business:
The news organization said it was taking “appropriate action” after the person posted a series of vulgar and racist tweets and headlines.
Chip Makers, Once in High Demand, Confront Sudden Challenges

The New York Times – Business:
Demand for semiconductors was off the charts last year. But a sharp slowdown coupled with new U.S. restrictions against China have created obstacles.