Elon Musk’s conversation with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on the X social-media platform started some 40 minutes after it was scheduled, with the billionaire tech mogul blaming the delay on a cyber attack. “This massive attack illustrates there’s a lot of opposition to people just hearing what President Trump has to say,” Musk said when the event finally began. “This is really aimed at kind of open-minded, independent voters who are trying to make up their mind.” Bloomberg reported a few minutes earlier.
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Elon Musk Hints X to Outpay YouTube for Creators, Boosts Content Retention

  • Elon Musk signals X plans to increase creator payouts, potentially exceeding YouTube's rates.
  • The move aims to retain original, authoritative content on the platform, especially with the rise of AI.
  • Musk stressed rigorous enforcement to prevent abuse and "gaming of the system."
  • X product head Nikita Bier confirmed new methods to wipe out 99% of fraud.
  • Higher payouts for creators may require a Premium+ subscription.

Why It Matters: X seeks to become the top platform for creators by offering higher pay and robust fraud prevention.

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