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X is allegedly slowing down sites targeted by Musk’s feuds

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2 years ago

August 16, 2023

Elon Musk’s ongoing conflicts with perceived adversaries seem to have taken a new turn.

Recent reports suggest that X, formerly known as Twitter, is intentionally causing delays in loading web pages from websites that have been publicly targeted by Musk.

The New York Times, Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, and Substack are among the platforms experiencing this slowdown when accessed through X.

Users on the Hacker News forum were the first to notice the delay, estimated to be around 5 seconds, when attempting to access links to the aforementioned websites from within X. The Washington Post later verified the findings.

Notably, the delay is exclusive to specific high-profile websites that Elon Musk has previously engaged in public feuds with. The issue was reportedly first detected on August 4th, prompting suspicions that the delay was intentionally imposed.

This delay appears to be a continuation of Musk’s stance against these companies. On August 4th, the same day as the reported slowdown, Musk referred to The New York Times as a “racial genocide apologist” due to its coverage of South Africa.

Prior to this, Musk had blocked links to Substack, Mastodon, and Threads, which are now also affected by the delay. He had also publicly criticized The New York Times and revoked its verified status in conjunction with the launch of X Premium, previously known as Twitter Blue.

Threads competition

Musk is currently engaged in a feud with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the launch of Threads, a Twitter competitor.

The situation raises questions about the motive behind the deliberate slowdown. While Musk’s personal grievances seem to be driving the decision, neither X nor Musk himself has provided an official explanation for the delay.

In response to the situation, a spokesperson for The New York Times acknowledged the reports and shared their concerns. The spokesperson stated, “We have not received any explanation from the platform about this move. While we don’t know the rationale behind the application of this time delay, we would be concerned by targeted pressure applied to any news organization for unclear reasons.”

The founders of Substack, including Chris Best, Hamish McKenzie, and Jairaj Sethi, expressed their disapproval of the slowdown. They emphasized that Substack was created as a response to such behaviors by social media companies, highlighting the importance of writers’ ability to build sustainable businesses without being dependent on platforms that exhibit hostile changes.

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SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk’s Mars dream a trillion-dollar reality

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

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2 days ago

December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

Investors are buzzing as SpaceX gears up for a potential IPO, aiming to raise more than $25 billion, possibly as soon as June. The offering could value the company at over $1 trillion, fueling Musk’s ambitious plans for Mars and beyond.

Despite the high-risk nature of space ventures, demand from retail investors is expected to be strong. Experts predict this IPO could become historic, with the company’s market value potentially soaring past $2 trillion once it launches.

Musk’s unconventional management style hasn’t slowed investor enthusiasm, even amidst regulatory hurdles. The funds raised could also support groundbreaking innovations, including energy-efficient space data centers.

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Russia shoots down 280+ Ukrainian drones as Zelenskyy pushes new peace plan

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

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2 days ago

December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it has shot down over 280 Ukrainian drones, with 40 intercepted near Moscow, some targeting the city directly. Emergency services responded to debris, and temporary flight restrictions were enforced at Moscow’s airports amid the attacks.

Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed his team is finalizing a revised 20-point peace proposal, introducing new ideas on territorial control. Ukrainian and American officials are set to consult online, focusing on security guarantees rather than the detailed points of the plan.

As tensions rise, both military clashes and diplomatic efforts continue to shape the future of the conflict. Keep up with the latest updates and expert analysis on these unfolding events.

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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to generate Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar videos

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

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2 days ago

December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

Disney is taking AI to the next level, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to create a licensing deal that allows users to generate videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This partnership could redefine how fans interact with their favorite characters.

The deal will let users stream short AI-generated videos directly on Disney+, and ChatGPT will also produce images of Disney’s licensed characters. However, the agreement excludes talent likenesses or voices, keeping human performances separate.

Set to launch in 2026, the collaboration also gives Disney warrants to purchase additional OpenAI equity and use AI tools for product development, opening doors to new creative opportunities.

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