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Twitter Files: Staffers felt Trump did not violate ‘incitement’ policy

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3 years ago

December 13, 2022

Elon Musk promises more files soon regarding Twitter’s handling of Covid-19.

Before Elon Musk bought Twitter it was apparently filled with people who were willing to target Americans for their beliefs—and it went all the way to the top.

The latest revelations expose executives having conversations about changing the platform to go after one single person: Donald J. Trump.

Among the revelations, behind the scenes conversations on what led to then-President Trump being banned by Twitter.

Released on Monday, the fifth installment of Musk’s “Twitter Files” shows that staffers believed written tweets by former President Trump about Jan. 6 did not actually violate its policies, despite the company publicly saying so.

According to the Twitter document dump, Twitter execs worked behind the scenes to further restrict speech and lay the foundation to eventually and permanently ban President Trump

According to reports of internal communication: one staffer wrote in a group message, “I think we’d have a hard time saying this is incitement,” wrote one official. “It’s pretty clear he’s saying the ‘American Patriots’ are the ones who voted for him and not the terrorists (we can call them that, right?) from [Jan. 6].”:

“Don’t see the incitement angle here,” a second monitor agreed, while policy official Annika Navroli concurred: “I also am not seeing clear or coded incitement in the DJT tweet.”
“I’ll respond in the elections channel and say that our team has assessed and found no [violations] for the DJT one.”

Now, a key Republican lawmaker, Michael Waltz of Florida is calling for the new Congress to do something.

“The laws haven’t been updated since the 90s. They absolutely have to be. Antitrust I know it’s controversial, but you are going to see major action in this next Congress we’ve got to clean this up.”

On Dec. 2, the Twitter Files began with revelations of internal efforts to suppress the New York Post’s Hunter Biden story in 2020 and now, Musk is promising to release more details on how Twitter handled Covid-19.

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Trump’s approval rating hits lowest point amid concerns

Trump’s approval plummets to 38% amid cost of living concerns and Epstein files backlash

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1 hour ago

November 19, 2025

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Trump’s approval plummets to 38% amid cost of living concerns and Epstein files backlash

In Short:
– Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 38% due to concerns over costs and the Epstein investigation.
– Only 26% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of everyday expenses amidst rising inflation.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 38%, marking the lowest level since his return to power. Dissatisfaction stems from rising living costs and concerns regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.The four-day poll, concluding on November 18, reveals only 26% of Americans approve of Trump’s management of everyday expenses. Increasing public concern regarding inflation has further eroded support. The Republican-controlled House recently passed a measure to release Justice Department files on Epstein, an issue Trump initially resisted but later supported.

Poll findings show Trump’s overall approval has declined two points since early November. He began his second term with a 47% approval rating, now nearing lows seen during his first term. Biden’s approval fell as low as 35%, reflective of economic discontent.

Republican Support Wanes

Trump’s approval rating among Republican voters is now 82%, a decrease from 87% earlier this month. The perception that he is not adequately addressing living costs is a significant concern, contributing to reduced popularity among constituents. Notably, only 20% approve of Trump’s handling of the Epstein case, with 70% believing the government is withholding information.

Trump’s economic strategy, which included tax increases on imports, has been criticized for contributing to rising prices. As midterm elections approach, his declining popularity may pose challenges for Republican candidates in upcoming races.

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Microsoft and Nvidia invest heavily in Anthropic

Microsoft and Nvidia invest $15 billion in Anthropic to reduce reliance on OpenAI and strengthen AI industry partnerships

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November 19, 2025

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Microsoft and Nvidia invest $15 billion in Anthropic to reduce reliance on OpenAI and strengthen AI industry partnerships

In Short:
– Microsoft and Nvidia are investing $15 billion in Anthropic to strengthen their partnership and cloud services.
– The collaboration aims to reduce dependence on OpenAI and enhances chip performance with Nvidia’s technology.

Microsoft and Nvidia are set to invest in Anthropic, committing a combined $15 billion as part of a new partnership. This collaboration includes a $30 billion commitment from Anthropic to use Microsoft’s cloud services. Both companies aim to reduce their dependence on OpenAI, a move analysts consider significant in the evolving AI landscape.

The partnership is a response to the increasing demand for computing power in the AI sector. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella indicated that the collaboration will allow both companies to utilise Anthropic’s models while integrating their infrastructures. He confirmed that OpenAI remains a valued partner within this ecosystem.

Reducing Reliance

The announcement follows OpenAI’s restructuring to enhance its operational autonomy. OpenAI has also initiated a $38 billion deal with Amazon for cloud services, seeking to lessen its reliance on Microsoft. Analysts express concern over the AI sector’s burgeoning valuation, noting potential risks associated with interdependent revenue structures. D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria acknowledged this deal as a strategic effort to diversify partnerships beyond OpenAI.

Founded in 2021, Anthropic has rapidly scaled, recently valued at $183 billion, and focusing largely on enterprise clients. It boasts over 300,000 business customers and projects a significant increase in revenue. The collaboration includes enhancing chip performance with Nvidia and expanding access to Anthropic’s Claude models across major cloud platforms.