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X Gives Free Blue Check To Big Follower Accounts
Before Musk, the blue check mark was used as a verification system for major accounts including celebrities, institutions and journalists.
The Return of the Blue Check: X (Formerly Twitter) Reinstates Verification For Prominent Accounts
X, formerly Twitter, surprises users by reinstating the blue verification badge to select prominent accounts.
US Court Dismisses Musk Lawsuit Against Anti-hate Watchdog
A US court on Monday rejected social network X's lawsuit against a nonprofit that had reported a spike in misinformation and hate speech on the platform since billionaire Elon Musk's takeover.
Neuralink's Quantum Leap? Elon Musk Claims Brain Implant Breakthrough
Neuralink, Elon Musk's pioneering tech startup, claimed a major milestone with a successful brain implant in a human patient.
'Taylor Swift' Searches Blocked On X After AI Porn Outrage
Some searches including the terms "Taylor Swift" on X turned up no results on Monday after the company, formerly known as Twitter, apparently moved to prevent the spread of AI-generated porn videos using the star's likeness.
Crypto Chaos: Inside SEC's X Account Hack And Market Impact
SEC's X account hack, involving a SIM swap, instigates market turmoil as investigators delve into the cyberattack's details.
Elon Musk's X Tells Watchdog It Has Shed 1,000 'Safety' Staff
Elon Musk's X has shed more than 1,000 staff globally from teams responsible for stopping abusive content online, according to new figures released Thursday by Australia's online watchdog.
Unveiled: The Most Followed Celebrities On Social Media In 2024
The 38 most-followed celebrities featured in this list have navigated the digital landscape with finesse, leveraging their social media platforms not only for self-promotion but also as powerful tools for activism, philanthropy, and meaningful conversations.
Musk Regrets Controversial Post But Won't Bow To Advertiser 'Blackmail'
In a comment on X, formerly Twitter, Musk on November 15 called a post "the actual truth" that said Jewish communities advocated a "dialectical hatred against whites," which was criticized as echoing longtime conspiracy theory among White supremacists.
Paris Mayor To Stop Using 'Global Sewer' X
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Monday she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which she described as a "global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy.
With X's Musk Under Fire, Biden Joins Rival Threads
US President Joe Biden on Monday joined Threads, Meta's social media rival to Elon Musk's X, just days after the White House blasted the tech baron for pushing anti-Semitism.
White House Condemns Elon Musk's 'Promotion Of Antisemitic And Racist Hate'
Backlash against the CEO of Tesla and owner of X is growing after his post seemingly endorsing Antisemitic views.
IBM Pulls Ads From Elon Musk's X Over Pro-Nazi Posts
IBM on Thursday said it has stopped advertising on X due to a report its ads were shown next to pro-Nazi posts at the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Musk's X Launches Court Fight With Australian Watchdog
Australia's online safety watchdog said Thursday it was being taken to court by Elon Musk's X in a fight over the platform's failure to outline how it combats child sexual abuse content.
Subscription Plan Promises Boosted Replies At X, Formerly Twitter
X on Friday unveiled a $16-a-month subscription plan allowing users who pay more to get the biggest boost for their replies posted at the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Elon Musk Teases Audio And Video Calls At X
X is tinkering with video and audio calling at the platform formerly known as Twitter, according to a post Wednesday by owner Elon Musk.
US Regulator Says Musk Dodging Twitter Share Buy Questions
US market regulators on Thursday asked a judge to order Elon Musk to comply with a subpoena to answer questions about his purchases of Twitter shares last year.
Musk Guts X's Election Integrity Teams Ahead Of Major Votes
X-owner Elon Musk said that he had gutted the platform's team dedicated to preserving election integrity as key votes in many countries are approaching.
X, Formerly Twitter, Cuts Trust And Safety Team That Moderates Toxic Content: Report
X, formerly Twitter, reportedly cut its trust and safety team to around 20 people earlier this month even after advertisers discussed concerns about toxic content on the platform.
Musk Considers Charging All X Users Monthly Fee
Elon Musk has sparked outrage among fans of his social media platform X by suggesting he might introduce a monthly fee for all users, in what would be the biggest shake-up since he took over the site then known as Twitter last October.
Elon Musk's X Sues Over Having To Post Moderation Policies
Elon Musk's X Corp.on Friday sued the state of California over a law requiring social media companies to publicly post their policies regarding hate speech, disinformation, harassment and extremism.
Social Media Platform X To Offer Video, Audio Calls: Musk
The social media platform X will begin offering video and audio calling, owner Elon Musk announced on Thursday, a step towards turning the former Twitter into an "everything app."
Elon Musk's X Can Now Run Crypto Activities After Securing License
Earlier this week, Rhode Island approved the license requested by Twitter Payments LLC, a payment branch of X, according to the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System.
Meta's Twitter Rival Threads Launches Web Version
Threads, Meta's challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch.
Some Users Want Yaccarino Out Of Twitter-Turned-X After Musk Admits Platform May Fail
Elon Musk has admitted that X, previously known as Twitter, may be poised to fail less than a year after he acquired the social network for $44 billion, and some users believe Linda Yaccarino is to blame.
Musk Says X Will Scrap 'Block' Feature
Elon Musk said Friday his social media company X would scrap a feature that allows users to block posts from specific accounts.
San Francisco Warns Musk He Needs Permit For Giant, Flashing X Sign
San Francisco sent the company formerly known as Twitter a warning Monday that it needed proper permits for the giant, flashing new X sign atop its headquarters, after the tech firm twice refused to let building inspectors check it.
Elon Musk's Cryptic Hints Spark Speculation Of Imminent Dogecoin Integration On 'X' Platform
It looks like there are more reasons for Dogecoin holders to HODL onto their DOGE holdings since it seems Musk is planning to integrate the meme coin into his "everything app" X, based on the discoveries of some X users.
Elon Musk Moves Crypto Market, Reclaims World's Richest Man Title After Announcing Twitter Rebrand
Before Musk climbed back to the top spot of the world's richest billionaires, he rolled out a rebrand, which changed the iconic blue bird to a simple X logo.
DOGE Skyrockets As Whales Snap Up 3B Tokens Amid Twitter Rebranding
DOGE recorded a massive 353% jump in its 24-hour trading volume at $1.3 billion Monday, with an average trading price of $0.075.