JOURNAL ARTICLE

Twitter cofounder Evan Williams says Elon Musk's purchase of the company made him 'sad': 'He's brilliant. But no one's brilliant on everything'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Taylor, Chloe 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Evan Williams' reflections on Twitter's management under Elon Musk following Musk's acquisition of the platform for $44 billion. Williams, a cofounder and former CEO of Twitter, expressed disappointment with Musk's leadership, noting that the platform has faced significant challenges, including a decline in value, loss of advertisers, and user exodus. He compared the situation to hosting a party where inappropriate content disrupts the atmosphere and suggested that Twitter's brand may be irreparably damaged. Additionally, Williams questioned the overall concept of social media, indicating a shift in perspective regarding the platform's original purpose. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:164227621
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