Elon Musk has reached a significant milestone on the social media platform X, becoming the first individual to garner 200 million followers. This comes two years after he acquired Twitter for $44 billion. While some question the authenticity of his following, Musk’s influence on the platform is undeniable, surpassing even former US President Barack Obama and Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
X, Elon Musk’s social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has been fined $418,000 by an Australian court for failing to comply with a regulator’s request for information regarding anti-child-abuse practices. The court ruled that X was obligated to respond to a notice from the eSafety Commissioner, despite arguments that the platform was not liable after being incorporated into a new Musk-controlled entity.
Elon Musk fired back at Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham for his lukewarm take on Twitter’s rebranding to X. Graham’s comments on the name change sparked a public exchange, highlighting ongoing debates about Musk’s leadership and the platform’s evolving identity.
Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein has been indefinitely banned from X (formerly Twitter) after publishing leaked documents allegedly linked to Republican candidate J.D. Vance. Klippenstein argues the ban is politically motivated and points to inconsistencies in X’s enforcement of its policies, particularly in relation to the Hunter Biden laptop story. The ban raises questions about X’s commitment to free speech, a principle Elon Musk has repeatedly emphasized since acquiring the platform.
Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is fighting to return to Brazil after being banned for alleged misinformation. Despite facing legal challenges and criticism from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, X claims its commitment to free speech and seeks reinstatement.
Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has declared Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) as his go-to source for news. This statement comes amidst ongoing debates about the reliability of social media for news consumption and the struggles of traditional news outlets in the digital age. Ballmer’s endorsement, coupled with X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s promotion, underscores Musk’s ambitions to position X as a leading platform for news and real-time information.
Microsoft has pledged a significant $2.7 billion investment in Brazil to bolster the country’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, while Elon Musk’s companies continue to face legal hurdles. This move positions Microsoft as a key player in Latin America’s AI landscape, while Musk’s X and Starlink encounter challenges in Brazil.
X, formerly known as Twitter, has published its first transparency report since Elon Musk’s acquisition. The report highlights content moderation actions, revealing a significant number of account suspensions and post removals. However, the report comes amid a turbulent period for X, with declining user numbers, advertiser exodus, and concerns about content moderation. Despite challenges, some analysts see potential in Musk’s platform updates.
Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been blocked once again in Brazil after a brief period of accessibility. The latest shutdown comes amid a long-standing dispute between Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who has accused Musk of violating court orders and spreading misinformation.
After a public spat with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was banned in Brazil. However, the ban was lifted after Musk paid millions in fines imposed by the court. The ban had resulted in a significant shift of Brazilian users to other platforms like Threads and Bluesky.
