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Musk Makes Fan-Created ‘X’ Twitter’s New Logo in Abrupt Change

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Elon Musk has replaced Twitter’s iconic blue bird logo with a stylized “X” as part of his plan to transform the platform into an all-encompassing app. Musk invited his 149 million followers to suggest an “X” logo, and within 24 hours, he chose one of the designs to become the company’s new brand identity. The…

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