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With Twitter, Musk's influence enters uncharted territory

NEW YORK: First, Elon Musk revolutionized the automobile industry, then he tackled space travel. By taking control of Twitter, the eccentric billionaire now wields a nearly untold level of influence.

In using his fortune to grab hold of such an important platform, experts say, he has even inserted himself squarely in today's global political conversation.

The symbol for Twitter appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in this file photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022. Elon Musk took control of Twitter late Thursday, October 27. The New York Stock Exchange began the process Friday to delist Twitter. That means everyday investors will no longer be able to buy and sell stock in the company and Twitter would no longer be required to publicly reveal details of its quarterly or annual financial performance with US regulators. AP PHOTO