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Twitter fate in doubt as employees defy Elon Musk's ultimatum

Employee departures multiplied at Twitter

Employee departures multiplied at Twitter on November 17, 2022, after an ultimatum from new owner Elon Musk, who demanded staff choose between being "extremely hardcore" and working long hours, or losing their jobs. PHOTO | EMMANUEL DUNAND | AFP

By  AFP

San Francisco

The future of Twitter seemed to be uncertain Friday after its offices were locked down and key employees announced their departures in defiance of an ultimatum from new owner Elon Musk.

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