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Elon Musk Places Giant X Logo Atop Twitter HQ

KerryBy 3 Mins Read
Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is facing criticism from San Francisco municipal officials and citizens for putting a bright “X” emblem on its headquarters’ roof, which some deem invasive and violating permitting laws.
A massive, luminous X symbolizes the San Francisco location where Elon Musk intends to keep his firm, X, formerly known as Twitter. However, local officials and several people are dissatisfied with the show.
The corporation erected an “X” emblem on the top of its Market Street headquarters on Friday, much to the annoyance of neighbours who complained about the obtrusive lights and San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection, which claimed it is examining the construction.
The move came after Musk, the mysterious billionaire who bought the company in October for $44 billion, announced in a statement that the newly renamed company would remain in San Francisco despite the city’s recent “doom spiral, with one company after another left or leaving.”
Musk, who also serves as CEO of Tesla, plans to relocate the company’s headquarters from California to Texas in 2021. Keeping X in San Francisco could be a good omen for a city that has battled to recover from the pandemic’s tourism and financial losses.
Its downtown area is suffering from employment losses in the technology industry, the exit of big retailers, and decreased tourism. Traffic has decreased as more people work from home, but high-profile crime and homelessness have harmed the city’s reputation.

“Beautiful San Francisco, though others forsake you, we will always be your friend,” Musk wrote.

However, not everyone in San Francisco is eager for Musk’s acquaintance. Locals captured video of the big X shimmering, pulsing, and strobing throughout the weekend, with some condemning its obtrusive lighting. X user @itsmefrenchy123 said they would be “LIVID” over the bright logo, imagining it “right across from your bedroom.”

“I’m just astounded at the flagrant lack of consideration for anyone ever,” wrote X user @DollyMarlowe.

Meanwhile, San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection began an investigation against the project, claiming it may have violated permitting laws.

In a written report, a BID inspector stated that firm personnel denied BID authorities trying to inspect the logo roof access twice. The inspector noted that one representative said that the sign was only temporary.

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Kerry has been a regular contributor to a range of various technology-based outlets. She began her career as a freelance content writer. Now, she works as a freelance film journalist and writes for a range of media outlets. She has also made many contributions to various radio shows and television features in the movie industry.

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