Tesla CEO Elon Musk is facing serious consequences after endorsing an antisemitic post on X, with major companies such as Disney, IBM, and Apple pulling their ads from the platform. Musk’s behavior has also resulted in calls for his resignation from Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and criticism from long-time Tesla investor Ross Gerber.
X is reportedly preparing to launch a username marketplace where buyers can purchase specific handles for up to $50,000. The move aligns with Elon Musk’s promise to rid the platform of inactive accounts and dormant handles and aims to improve X’s financial situation. The news has garnered mixed reactions from users, with some viewing it as a brilliant opportunity and others as a ploy to extract money. The impact on available handles and the platform’s dynamics remains uncertain.