Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover set off a race to the bottom

PLUS: Live reaction to the election results. [View in browser]( | [Your newsletter preferences]( [WIRED Daily] 11.06.24 [SUBSCRIBE TO WIRED FOR FULL ACCESS TO THESE STORIES]( [Exclusive] [Image may contain: Donald Trump, Crowd, Person, People, Accessories, Formal Wear, Tie, Adult, and Electrical Device](   [Donald Trump Defeats Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential Election]( BY MAKENA KELLY | 3-MINUTE READ [In a decisive victory, Trump won every swing state that has been called so far.](   [Image may contain: Donald Trump, Crowd, Person, People, Accessories, Formal Wear, Tie, Adult, and Electrical Device](   [Live: Reaction to the 2024 US Election Results]( BY WIRED STAFF Join us for all the latest reaction to the US presidential election results as we track extremism, propaganda and online disinformation.   [Image may contain: Adult, Person, Chopsticks, and Food](   [Scenes From a Battleground Philadelphia Suburb on Election Day]( BY ALI CHERKIS Photos from the nation’s most critical swing state paint a picture of two Americas at odds with each other.   [Elon Musk attends the men's final on day fourteen of the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center on September 8, 2024 in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City. ](   [Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom]( BY VITTORIA ELLIOTT | 7-MINUTE READ Social media companies that once at least tried to promote a healthy information ecosystem have largely given up—and insiders say Musk’s example gave them cover. ✚ Related news: Elon Musk's America PAC [canvassers faced surveillance, sickness, and late pay]( in Arizona ● For all of WIRED's election coverage, visit [our dedicated hub]( ADVERTISEMENT   [Image may contain: Computer, Computer Hardware, Computer Keyboard, Electronics, Hardware, Laptop, and Pc](   [Man Arrested for Snowflake Hacking Spree Faces US Extradition]( BY MATT BURGESS AND ANDY GREENBERG | 3-MINUTE READ Alexander “Connor” Moucka was arrested this week by Canadian authorities for allegedly carrying out a series of hacks that targeted Snowflake’s cloud customers. His next stop may be a US jail.   [Image may contain: Rocket, and Weapon](   [China’s New Heavy Lift Rocket Looks a Whole Lot Like SpaceX’s Starship]( BY ERIC BERGER, ARS TECHNICA | 2-MINUTE READ The Long March 9 super heavy-lift rocket made an appearance at a major airshow recently—and looks awfully familiar.   [Bose Smart Soundbar, a long narrow black device, and close up of the remote. Decorative background: white knitted texture.](   [Bose’s Teency Smart Soundbar Locks In on Dialog and Personalized Surround]( BY RYAN WANIATA | 5-MINUTE READ Bose updates its compact smart bar with a simpler name and some cool new features.   [Small portable bluetooth speaker, red food mixer, white headphones, small smart home display, silver laptop. Decorative background: blue and white watercolor texture.](   [9 Walmart Deals that Meet or Beat Black Friday Prices]( BY LOURYN STRAMPE | 4-MINUTE READ You don't have to wait for the official sales to begin in order to score Black Friday deals now.   [Image may contain: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Architecture, Building, Furniture, Indoors, Living Room, Room, Lamp, and Chair]({content[8.url})   [The $50 Million Movie Here De-Aged Tom Hanks With Generative AI]( BY BENJ EDWARDS, ARS TECHNICA | 2-MINUTE READ As Hollywood studios, actors, and writers wrangle over the use of AI in films, a major new release has fully embraced it.   [WIRED Hired. Powered by Amply] Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world on [jobs.wired.com](. [Software Engineer]( JPMorgan Location: Columbus, OH, USA [APPLY NOW]( [Tax Associate]( Intuit Location: Memphis, TN, USA [APPLY NOW]( ADVERTISEMENT   Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Plus, [browse more newsletters]( from WIRED. [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Podcast](   You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. [Manage your preferences]( | [View our Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Have questions or comments? [Send us a message](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=Daily newsletter feedback). Need help? [Contact us](. Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.