Elon Musk: There are still unresolved issues surrounding the acquisition of Twitter

LAST UPDATE: 10.49

Tesla CEO Elon Musk told the Qatar Economic Forum that there were “a few issues” that have not been resolved around the acquisition of Twitter, as he awaits the company’s conclusion on the number of fake accounts ( bots) on the social networking platform.

The billionaire has recently created nervousness with his contradictory statements about the course of the agreement for the acquisition of the company, while he recently caused unrest in Tesla, announcing a freeze on hiring and reduction of staff all over the world, citing the “very bad feeling”. which has for the course of the world and in particular of the American economy.

The CEO of the Qatari state investment fund, which supports Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, will also speak at the forum.

As for his role in the completion of the acquisition, Musk said he would focus on Twitter’s “product direction”, but did not necessarily plan to take over as CEO, he said in response to questions from Bloomberg News editor John Micklethwait.

As for the impact that Tesla’s operations in China may have on freedom of speech on Twitter, if it finally passes into his hands, Elon Musk said:

“Twitter does not work in China and China is not trying to influence freedom of speech in the US, as far as I know.”

Musk also praised the way businesses operate in China. “I am very impressed with the car companies in China, but also with the companies in general in general. I find them very competitive, they work hard and they are smart,” he said.

Finally, regarding the purchase of electric vehicles, the billionaire said that at the moment the biggest “brake” in the industry is set by the restrictions on the supply chains.