Twitter sent a letter to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, accusing the company of improperly using Twitter's data, violating their agreement by exceeding authorized usage and sharing data with government entities without permission.
Microsoft's spokesperson, Frank Shaw, acknowledged receipt of the letter and stated that they would review the claims and respond. They expressed their desire to continue their partnership with Twitter.
Elon Musk, Twitter's owner, publicly criticized Microsoft's alleged misuse of data, hinting at potential legal action. The accusations come at a time when Musk is reportedly focused on making Twitter profitable.
The letter from Twitter suggests a potential attempt to charge Microsoft for past data usage. This is significant as Musk has emphasized the urgency of generating revenue for the financially challenged company.
The situation could escalate into a lawsuit, given Musk's public statements and Twitter's formal accusations of contract violation and unauthorized data sharing.