Elon Musk responded sharply to Paul Graham’s comments about Twitter’s name change to X. Graham, co-founder of Y Combinator, expressed his views on the name change, suggesting it would neither harm nor benefit the platform.
What happened: On Monday, Graham posted: “The Twitter
Musk responded simply: “You don’t know anything.”
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Why it matters: Musk and Graham’s exchange highlights a broader conversation about changes at Twitter (now X), which has been operating under Musk’s leadership since 2022. Earlier this year, Graham said Twitter had “improved a lot” since Musk’s acquisition. Social media platforms have faced criticism for issues such as mass trolling. Musk downplayed these concerns, likening them to “water on a duck’s back.”
Graham also commented on the public’s perception of Musk, saying the hostility towards him stems from his wealth and tendency to make controversial statements.
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