Staff Reports
Late last night, Elon Musk, Twitter's CEO, announced on his Twitter account that the company would be changing its logo to an "X." This move caught many by surprise, as Musk has been known to make bold and unusual statements. Prior to this, he had also changed the name of his company to "X Corp."
In a statement posted on Twitter, CEO and founder of Twitter, Elon Musk, said that the platform will soon cease to exist. He also teased the future of the service by sharing a possible new logo. Since taking over the company in October, Musk has been making various changes to the platform. Some of these include requiring all users to verify their identity and rewarding prominent social media personalities who have reached a certain level of engagement.
And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 23, 2023
Some people were eager to see what the future of Twitter would be under the leadership of Elon Musk, while others were skeptical. It is not clear if the tweetstorm was just a means to troll the public or if the platform's direction will be announced. Elon Musk is unpredictable, and it is possible that this story will still unfold in a way that is not predictable. However, one thing for sure is that he is not boring.
As a conservative journalist, I must note that Musk's recent changes to Twitter have been met with mixed reactions from the platform's users. Some of them have criticized his actions, while others commended his efforts in fighting against censorship and challenging the mainstream media. But for those who love his boldness and believe that he is leading Twitter in a new direction, his bold moves are a resounding victory.
