There is much speculation that Twitter will soon shut down after staff at the social media platform were told the offices were temporarily closing, effective immediately.
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, bought the social media platform for a staggering £38.1bn last month. At the time, Mr Musk tweeted: "The bird is freed, let the good times roll".
He is then reported to have sacked a number of Twitter staff, including some top executives.
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In another controversial move, Mr Musk has also since made it so Twitter's "verified" accounts, signified by a white tick against a blue background, can be purchased.
Previously, these accounts were for notable figures to stop parody or fake accounts being mistaken for brands or celebrities. But now the "ticks" can be bought for $8 a month.
The BBC reports large numbers of Twitter staff have quit after Mr Musk called on them to either sign up for "long hours at high intensity" or leave. The message went on to say: "Please continue to comply with company policy by refraining from discussing confidential company information on social media, with the press or elsewhere."
Mr Musk said those who did not sign up by Thursday (November 17) would be given three months' severance pay. Hundreds of Twitter employees are now said to have quit, with the offices understood to be closed until Monday.
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