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Tech mogul Elon Musk has successfully completed the acquisition of Twitter in a historic deal worth $44 billion, Your Content has learned.
After weeks of intense negotiations, the world’s wealthiest individual, aged 50, has taken over the popular social media platform, transferring its reins into his hands.
Under the agreement, Musk has agreed to pay shareholders $54.20 in cash for each share of their common stock.
This transaction marks a significant shift in control, as the social media giant now falls under the stewardship of the Tesla tycoon.
Musk has wasted no time in outlining his vision for the platform’s future, pledging to safeguard free speech online and combat spam bots.
He also plans to introduce new features that will enhance user experience. In a bold move towards transparency and trust, Musk intends to make the platform’s algorithms open source.
Expressing his satisfaction with the acquisition, Musk stated his commitment to fortifying the platform against malicious activities while empowering users to share their thoughts and ideas freely.
The Tesla magnate’s ambition to authenticate all human users further demonstrates his dedication to creating a secure and inclusive online environment.
Following the announcement, Parag Agrawal, the CEO of Twitter, expressed pride in the company’s teams and emphasized the importance of their ongoing work.
Bret Taylor, the Chair of Twitter’s board, commended the comprehensive evaluation process conducted by the board before approving Musk’s proposal.
With the acquisition now complete, the future of Twitter appears promising under Musk’s leadership, as he aims to revitalize the platform and reinforce its position as a prominent social media powerhouse, according to Yahoo News.
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