Poll: Should Microsoft buy Twitter from Elon Musk?

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Twitter has had a turbulent time since it was bought by Elon Musk. After trying to pull out of the $44 billion deal for the company, Musk eventually went through with his purchase. He followed that up with layoffs, forced long hours, and several moves that drove the value of Twitter into a downward spiral.

On top of worsening working conditions, Musk spearheaded a confusing switch to the Twitter verification process that's led to impersonators that appear genuine to anyone who isn't plugged into the 24/7 news cycle. There's even an extension to show which accounts paid for a check mark and which are verified genuine accounts, though even that isn't a perfect fix.

"Microsoft could grab Twitter for a bargain given how things are going if the will and interest are there. And it certainly seems to me that Microsoft is interested in getting into consumer-facing social media," said Corden.

He later added, "were Microsoft to come in and save this much-beloved platform, it would most likely be met with appreciation that no amount of money could typically buy."

But that's just one man's opinion. We'd like to know what you think. Do you believe that Microsoft should purchase Twitter? If it did, what would you like the tech giant to do with the social media platform? Let us know in the poll above and share your thoughts with us on — ironically — Twitter.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

Beyond tech news, Sean is a UK sports media pioneer. In 2017, he became one of the first to stream via smartphone and is an expert in AP Capture systems. A tech-forward coach, he was named 2024 BAFA Youth Coach of the Year. He is focused on using technology—from AI to Clipchamp—to gain a practical edge.