Elon Musk’s recent addition of a large X sign on top of his company’s headquarters in San Francisco has sparked controversy and led to an investigation by the city.
The installation of such a sign requires a permit, which it appears X had failed to obtain.
The city’s Department of Building Inspection stated that permits are necessary for safety reasons and to ensure consistency with the historic nature of the building.
Despite the controversy, Musk tweeted that X would remain in San Francisco, emphasizing his commitment to the city.
This sign change is part of Musk’s rebranding efforts for X, which he acquired in October.
The long-term plan is to transform X into an “everything app” similar to China’s WeChat.
However, these changes have upset some users and advertisers, leading to concerns about hate speech on the platform.
Musk has recently appointed a new CEO in an effort to address these issues.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
