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Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has declared Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) as his go-to source for news. This statement comes amidst ongoing debates about the reliability of social media for news consumption and the struggles of traditional news outlets in the digital age. Ballmer’s endorsement, coupled with X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s promotion, underscores Musk’s ambitions to position X as a leading platform for news and real-time information.

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has surpassed Bill Gates in net worth, becoming the sixth richest person in the world. The rise in Ballmer’s wealth is attributed to the surge in Microsoft’s stock price, driven by its partnership with OpenAI and the artificial intelligence boom. Ballmer’s wealth is primarily tied to his Microsoft shares, while Gates has diversified his fortune through investments and philanthropy. Despite their differing approaches to wealth management, both Ballmer and Gates have contributed significantly to charitable causes.