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Americans feels more negative than positive about Elon Musk

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3 years ago

November 29, 2022

A new study has conducted a state-by-state breakdown of Elon Musk’s approval rating after his Twitter takeover

Hawaiians like Elon Musk more than any other U.S. state, according to a new study, which has reviewed over 78,000 tweets from the billionaire Twitter boss.

Most Americans feel more negative (38.2%) than positive (19.2%) towards Elon Musk, while 42.6% are neutral.

The research was commissioned by Exploding Topics, which analyses online trends.

“Some people praise Musk for his business prowess, having founded PayPal and grown Tesla into the EV powerhouse it is today,” said Josh Howarth, who is the co-founder at the company.

“In contrast, others find him problematic, referring to his outspoken nature,” he added.

Massachusetts residents are the most interested in Musk, with a monthly search volume of 1,069 per 100,000 residents turning to Google for information about him.

Meanwhile, in Georgia, 60 per 100,000 citizens tend to search for him online every month.

But Howarth said Musk’s critics are not influenced by their sex.

“Overall, men and women seem to like and dislike the tech entrepreneur an almost equal amount.”

The study used a Cardiff University analytics approach to examine Musk’s tweets. They were only reviewed if they contained U.S. geolocation data.

It found women were slightly more likely to tweet negatively about Musk (39.2%) when compared to men (38.1%).

Raj Shah is a tech analyst at Publicis Sapient, who said Musk has a bold agenda for the social media platform.

“Unlike with SpaceX, Tesla, and PayPal, he is taking on a space with both established players and established models.”

“If he instead pivots Twitter from the way we think of it to a Twitter as an all in one app that rivals WeChat in Asia, then there’s a way to real value generation through a retooling of Twitter, not necessarily a trashing of it,” he said.

What is Elon Musk doing on Twitter?

The world’s richest man completed his $44 billion takeover of Twitter on 31 October.

As he stepped into the role of CEO, he fired top executives and has since eliminated nearly half of Twitter’s workforce.

Despite this, Musk said new user signups are at an all-time high following his acquisition of the platform.

In a recent tweet, Musk said “I think I see a path to Twitter exceeding a billion monthly users in 12 to 18 months.”

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Apple set to unveil budget iPhone 17e, new iPads and low-cost MacBook

Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.

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6 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has confirmed a major week of product announcements kicking off Monday morning, building momentum toward a global “Apple Experience” event across New York, London and Shanghai. The tech giant is expected to spread its reveals across three days, fuelling speculation about its biggest refresh cycle yet.

Leading the buzz is the rumoured budget-friendly iPhone 17e, signalling Apple’s push to capture more price-conscious consumers without sacrificing performance. Two new iPads powered by advanced chips are also tipped to headline the lineup, pointing to stronger AI capabilities and faster processing speeds.

Rounding out the expected reveals is a low-cost 12.9-inch MacBook that’s already generating serious interest, alongside updated MacBook Pro models and a refreshed Mac Studio. It’s shaping up to be one of Apple’s most significant multi-product launches in recent years.

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Nvidia posts record revenue as AI fears shake investors

Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.

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6 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.

Nvidia posted strong quarterly earnings, but Wall Street remained unimpressed, causing shares to fall 5%. Analysts point to investor concerns over AI dominance and a stalled $100 billion deal with OpenAI.

Experts discuss what factors in the earnings report failed to meet market expectations, including revenue projections and details around the Vera Rubin chip architecture. Competition from alternative chipmakers and scrutiny of hyperscaler cash flows are also shaping investor sentiment.

Despite recent setbacks, analysts remain cautiously bullish on Nvidia, highlighting long-term AI potential and the company’s dominant position in the chip market.

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Meta launches lawsuits over alleged scam advertising operations

Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.

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6 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.

Social media giant Meta has launched aggressive legal action targeting alleged scam operations using its platforms. The company has filed lawsuits against four advertising networks based in Brazil, China and Vietnam.

Meta has also issued cease and desist letters to eight marketing consultants accused of helping clients bypass the platform’s enforcement systems. The move signals a tougher stance on organised scam activity operating at scale.

While no criminal charges have been laid, Meta says it is doubling down on efforts to protect users and restore trust across its platforms as scam activity continues to rise globally.

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