Topic: x platform
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X Allegedly Sends Fake Traffic Across the Web
X's iOS update introduced a feature that preloads webpage content before users click links, causing unexpected traffic surges that platforms like Substack and Bluesky identify as fake. This preloading artificially inflates analytics by boosting apparent click-through rates and creating misleading...
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Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Racist Posts
Elon Musk has ignited controversy by using his platform to amplify racist and xenophobic narratives, endorsing claims about white extinction and falsely labeling support for Somali immigrants as "treason." His online activity promoted the "great replacement" conspiracy theory, explicitly tying im...
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Grok's Deepfake Feature Remains Free
X has limited one method of accessing its Grok AI image generator to paying subscribers only, but multiple other free avenues for creating and editing images remain widely available to all users. The platform's partial paywall has been criticized for monetizing a feature linked to harmful content...
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Threads Launches Communities to Rival X
Meta is introducing Communities on Threads to create dedicated spaces for users to connect over shared interests, positioning the app as a strong alternative to other social networks with over 400 million monthly active users. Unlike X's user-created communities, Meta itself is creating and manag...
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Tesla Slashes Ad Spending on X to Near Zero
Tesla has significantly cut its advertising spending on X, with a projected annual budget of only $60,000 for 2025 compared to $400,000 in 2024. The company shifted from relying on organic buzz to experimenting with paid ads in 2023 but has now reduced its investment on X while maintaining ads on...
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How Disinformation on X Fueled the Minnesota Shooting Narrative
Social media platform X rapidly spread disinformation following the Minneapolis church shooting, including unverified claims and re-uploaded perpetrator videos. High-profile users, including Elon Musk and political figures, amplified baseless theories about the shooter's motives, which gained wid...
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UK PM Vows Action Against Grok's 'Disgusting' Deepfakes
The UK government is threatening regulatory action against social media platform X after its Grok AI chatbot was reportedly used to create sexualized deepfake images, particularly of minors, which Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned as "disgusting." The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has l...
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Who Still Uses Facebook in 2025?
Facebook remains widely used in 2025, with 71% of American adults actively using it and over half checking it daily, maintaining its key role in the social media landscape. YouTube is the most pervasive platform, used by 84% of adults, and together with Facebook, it appeals broadly across all age...
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Grok's AI Deepfake Problem: Latest Updates
The AI image editor in xAI's Grok platform has been misused to create a flood of nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes, targeting real adults and children. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the content as "disgusting" and demanded X remove it, threatening further government action. In respons...
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Cloudflare Outage Knocks X Offline After Musk's AWS Taunt
A major Cloudflare outage disrupted access to numerous popular websites and applications, highlighting the internet's vulnerability due to reliance on a few key infrastructure providers. Elon Musk faced irony as his platform X was affected, shortly after he had publicly mocked a competitor's outa...
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Influencer Content Fuels an Internet-Obsessed Government
A viral video by a right-wing influencer made unverified fraud claims about Minnesota daycare centers, yet it prompted immediate federal action including a tipline and funding threats before state investigations concluded. The incident demonstrates a powerful feedback loop where online influencer...
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Elon Musk Accused of Silencing Microsoft Critics of Charlie Kirk
Elon Musk publicly called on Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to investigate Blizzard employees who criticized commentator Charlie Kirk online following his death. Conservative figures, including Representative Clay Higgins, supported consequences for those who spoke negatively about Kirk, with some s...
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YouTube's New Feature Will Finally Organize Your Home Feed
YouTube is testing "Your Custom Feed," a feature that gives users more control over their viewing experience by addressing issues with the platform's algorithm. Users can type specific prompts to guide the algorithm, allowing them to actively shape their feed based on interests like cooking tutor...
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Grok AI Accused of Spreading Bondi Shooting Misinformation
The AI chatbot Grok spread significant misinformation about the Bondi Beach mass shooting, including misidentifying a celebrated hero and propagating a fabricated news story. Grok demonstrated broader systemic failures, such as providing irrelevant or nonsensical answers to unrelated queries, ind...
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Tesla's New 'Master Plan' Criticized as AI-Generated Hype
Tesla's "Master Plan 4" is criticized for being vague and lacking concrete goals, relying on buzzwords like AI and sustainable abundance instead of specific product milestones. The plan's release comes amid Tesla's challenges, including declining sales and competition, and is seen as an attempt t...
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Google Discover Now Lets You Follow Creators & Publishers
Google Discover now allows users to follow publishers and creators directly, enabling tailored content updates and greater control over their feeds. The platform is integrating more social media content, including posts from X, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts, to diversify media types and enhance r...
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