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The article examines how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are using social media to appeal to digital-first voters. Topics include the competitive social media strategies of both candidates, their efforts to engage influencers to boost their online presence, and their use of digital platforms to connect with young voters.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump engaged in a lengthy conversation on the social-media platform X, discussing topics such as national security, energy policy, and immigration. The interview, which was delayed due to technical issues, allowed Trump to launch personal attacks on his political rivals while expressing his shared vision with Musk for the country. Trump used the interview as an opportunity to regain attention and spotlight, as he is currently in competition with Vice President Kamala Harris. The conversation touched on various issues, with Musk taking a more nuanced approach while Trump remained largely in attack mode. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Alexa Corse On Friday afternoon, freshman Kimberly Yee found herself in the same position as she had been in two weeks earlier: having won the first set handily, before [...]

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A federal judge has dismissed X Corp.'s lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a research group that accused the platform of allowing hate speech. X alleged that the research group's actions caused the company to lose advertising revenue. However, the judge ruled that the case was an attempt to punish the group for issuing negative reports about X and that the researchers were exercising their free-speech rights. X plans to appeal the decision. [Extracted from the article]

Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic from Arizona, has become the first patient to receive Neuralink's brain-computer implant. In a video posted by Neuralink, Arbaugh spoke about his experience with the implant, highlighting improvements such as playing video games using only his thoughts. The video offers hope that individuals with significant movement impairments could gain more independence through such technologies. Arbaugh expressed his belief that Neuralink's work will change the world and improve the lives of people like him. [Extracted from the article]

Elon Musk's platform, X, is struggling to attract creators and become a major source of revenue for them. Despite Musk's promises of big paydays, many creators feel that X's strategy for supporting them is unclear. The platform is trailing behind competitors like YouTube and TikTok, and some creators have expressed concerns about inconsistent payments and the state of X's advertising business. While some creators appreciate X's efforts, others find the platform unstable and unreliable. Musk has acknowledged these challenges and is working to attract more creators to the platform. [Extracted from the article]

Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, has introduced its brain-computer implant by showcasing the first patient to receive it. The patient, a 29-year-old diving-accident victim, demonstrated during a livestream that he can now move a computer cursor using the device. The implant, which transmits data wirelessly, allows for home use and multitasking. While other companies are also developing similar brain-computer implants, Neuralink aims to eventually augment healthy individuals with its technology. [Extracted from the article]

Former Twitter employees have turned relics from the company into home decor after Elon Musk acquired the social media platform. Items from the auction, including a 6-foot-tall hashtag statue and a painting of Barack and Michelle Obama, were purchased by former employees and others. The whereabouts of some items remain unknown, but those who bought them have found creative ways to incorporate them into their homes. The sale of these relics reflects a long history of people coveting items from corporate dramas, such as the Enron scandal. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the emerging trend of hiring "wedding content creators" or "social media wedding concierges" to curate and capture social media-ready images and videos of weddings. These vendors cater to couples who want to share their wedding moments in real-time on social media platforms. The services provided by these content creators range from edited Instagram Reels or TikToks to raw iPhone photos and videos delivered on the night of the wedding. While some couples find value in these services, there is a debate among traditional wedding photographers and videographers about the potential dilution of their work. The article highlights the perspectives of both sides and emphasizes that these content creators aim to meet the growing demand for immediate social media sharing rather than replace traditional vendors. [Extracted from the article]

When Musk's friend, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, complained that Twitter was showing him too many posts that didn't interest him, Musk told engineers to fix the problem, according to people familiar with the incident. Keywords: gfx-contrib; photo-commission; wsjcorp; leder; Online Service Providers; Media/Entertainment; Social Media Platforms/Tools; Technology; North America; United States EN gfx-contrib photo-commission wsjcorp leder Online Service Providers Media/Entertainment Social Media Platforms/Tools Technology North America United States N.PAG N.PAG 1 09/11/23 20230908 NES 230908 Kanye West and Marc Andreessen got owner's attention after his takeover of the platform now called X Kanye West reached out to his friend Elon Musk early this year for a favor: Let me back on Twitter. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen complained that Twitter was showing him too many posts that didn't interest him.MARK J. REBILAS/USA TODAY SPORTS, David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News At times, the company's policies prevailed over Musk's initial inclinations. "Old Twitter would measure twice, cut once...more than they had to", said Erik Berlin, a Twitter engineering manager who was laid off along with thousands of others a week after Musk took over. [Extracted from the article]