Elon Musk's Explosive 'F U' to Advertisers Sparks Social Media Turmoil—X Faces an Uncertain Future

Ad Exodus Fallout: Major brands like Apple and Walmart flee X after Musk's profanity-laden rant, casting doubt on the platform's advertising future.

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