Elon Musk gave an interview. He admitted his mistakes. “I have shot myself in the foot with tweets many times”

Elon Musk, who owns Twitter since last year, gave a short interview to the BBC. During the conversation, he admitted how large was the scale of layoffs that swept through one of the largest portals. The businessman described running Twitter as a “pretty painful experience” and a rollercoaster of sorts. He also took the opportunity to praise the British media as one of the “least biased”.

Elon Musk confirms the scale of layoffs and announces the liquidation of “blue birds”

During the conversation, the head of Twitter raised several important topics. He confirmed the scale of the layoffs and ensured that users who did not join the new subscription program would lose the “blue tick” designation. However, there were more interesting declarations.

We employed eight thousand people. employees, now we have about one and a half thousand.

– admitted Elon Musk. BBC journalists asked if it was difficult to dismiss such a large group of employees. Everyone who expected the eccentric billionaire to answer in his style – that is, mock – will probably be a bit surprised. Musk replied that this is not fun.

It’s impossible to talk to so many people face to face

– He admitted.

Elon Musk: Did I shoot myself in the foot multiple times with tweets? Yes

During the interview, Elon Musk also confirmed that the system of blue “birds” is waiting for a revolution. They will be removed by next week. This means that the only way to become a verified account will be to purchase a Twitter Blue subscription. In the Polish version of the website, you can already see the promotional offer related to this service. Musk said that the amount he demands, for example, from representatives of the media – he meant the “New York Times”, which refused to pay and lost the “tick”. – It’s a small amount. I don’t know what the problem is. We will treat everyone equally,” he said.

Elon Musk also admitted that he should not publish entries in the middle of the night, because it often ends badly for him.

Have I repeatedly shot myself in the foot with tweets? Yes. I don’t think I should tweet at 3am

– admitted Elon Musk.

Musk: I’m going to turn one of the Twitter buildings into a homeless shelter

Elon Musk also answered the questions of Internet users during the interview. He stated that one of the biggest challenges faced by companies – not only technological ones – is artificial intelligence. In his opinion, AI will be increasingly used in various areas of life.

There were also many twists and turns during the interview. Elon Musk unexpectedly announced that one of the Twitter buildings in San Francisco will be turned into a shelter for the homeless. “We’d like to do it immediately,” he said. He explained that the building is currently not in use. There were also some bizarre confessions, because Musk stated – laughing – that the CEO of Twitter is now his dog. Businessman he was also asked if he would sell Twitterif someone offered him $44 billion. He assured me no, but after a while that the buyer would have to be “just as committed to telling the truth.” Elon Musk He also admitted that he had a “strange relationship with the media”. “They make fun of me regularly,” he said.