Why is Australia targeting social media platforms like TikTok, X, and Instagram with AU$50M fines?
Australia's government has introduced legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. The law, if passed, would require platforms to implement age verification measures and would impose hefty fines for non-compliance. While the bill enjoys broad political support, concerns remain about potential privacy implications and the risk of isolating teenagers.
‘Nostradamus’ of US election, Allan Lichtman, quits X; blames Musk, misinformation for getting prediction wrong
Allan Lichtman, a historian known for accurately forecasting nine of the last ten US presidential elections, faced backlash after incorrectly predicting Kamala Harris’s victory in the latest election. Lichtman blamed disinformation, particularly online narratives amplified by Elon Musk and conservative media, for his error. Following a heated on-air debate with commentator Cenk Uygur, Lichtman announced his exit from X, choosing Bluesky as his new platform. His reliance on the “13 keys” model has sparked fresh scrutiny of election forecasting in the digital age.
Bluesky clocks 20 million users, but yet to catch up with X, Threads
Bluesky’s mobile app is seeing an increase in usage after the US presidential elections with a 519% increase compared to the last 10 months in the US, and 352% increase for the same in the UK, as posted by newsportal TechCrunch from Similarweb's reports.
User asks Elon Musk created AI tool Grok which person spreads the most misinformation on Twitter/X; service had an astonishing reply, read all about it
In a pretty surprising development it has been known that AI tool Grok has accused its founder Elon Musk of spreading the most amount of misinformation on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Social media users are migrating from Elon Musk's X to Jack Dorsey's Bluesky; Here's how it's different
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is experiencing rapid growth as users seek alternatives to Elon Musk's X. With over a million daily sign-ups, the platform offers privacy-focused features and a user-driven experience. Concerns over X's content moderation policies, particularly after Musk’s alignment with the U.S. government, have driven the shift.
X faces hiccups in influencer-led monetisation push in Indian market
A Kantar survey report in September pointed out a declining trend of brand spending on X. It stated that 26% of marketers are planning to spend fewer of their ad dollars on X in 2025 – the biggest recorded pullback from any major global ad platform.
Musk's political ascendancy stirs hopes of redemption for X banks
Some of the lenders in the consortium, including Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, believe Elon Musk's emergence as a close aide to Republican President-elect Donald Trump could boost X's (formerly Twitter) prospects. This potential boost would allow them to offload the debt without having to take a massive loss on the deal, the sources said.
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
While it remains small compared to established online spaces such as X, it has emerged as an alternative for those looking for a different mood, lighter and friendlier and less influenced by Musk.
Elon Musk-owned X, erstwhile Twitter, sees massive user exodus after takeover by the Tesla CEO
User exodus is becoming a reality for Elon Musk-led X, a social media platform where people are contemplating between shifting to another platform or build up their followers in the current one instead. What does this mean for the Tesla CEO at this point?
End of a love affair: news media quit X over 'disinformation'
Major news outlets are leaving social media platform X. They say the platform is enabling the spread of disinformation. X's owner is Elon Musk. Musk is an ally of US President-elect Donald Trump. The Guardian, Dagens Nyheter and Vanguardia have already quit X. They say they will not publish on the platform. They say X promotes disturbing content.
Bluesky sees surge in new users post US elections
Prominent journalists, including Charlie Warzel, Mara Gay of the New York Times and former CNN anchor Don Lemon announced their exit from X over concerns about the platform's content and a possible change in its service terms. Currently, Bluesky has over 16 million users, according to Reuters.
Bluesky attracts millions as users leave Musk's X after Trump win
Bluesky has gained about 2.5 million new users in the past week, raising its total users to more than 16 million. It is among a slew of apps looking to replace the platform formerly known as Twitter after Musk's takeover.
Over 115,000 users leave X after US presidential election
Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US Presidential election, social media platform X, formerly Twitter, witnessed a mass user exodus. Over 115,000 US users deactivated their accounts, migrating to alternatives like Bluesky. The exodus is attributed to Musk's support for Trump during the election and his controversial platform changes.
Europe's richest man sues the world's richest man Elon Musk for this reason
In a dramatic legal showdown between two of the world’s richest men, Bernard Arnault, head of luxury giant LVMH, is taking Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to court.
Elon Musk's own AI Grok thinks he spreads misinformation. 'Yes, there is substantial evidence and...'
Elon Musk's own AI model, Grok, has publicly acknowledged that the billionaire has spread misinformation on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). In response to a user's inquiry, Grok confirmed that there is substantial evidence suggesting Musk's posts, particularly about elections, have misled billions of people. The AI pointed out that Musk's high visibility and reach on X have amplified the spread of false claims, including debunked allegations about voting processes.
Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories
Critics say Musk's hands-off approach has allowed lies and hate speech to spread on the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Why has Mark Cuban deleted his pro-Harris tweets after her dismal election results? He has this for explanation
Following the end of the US Presidential elections, in a recent development, it has been known that the renowned entrepreneur Mark Cuban is eventually deleting his pro- Kamala Harris tweets after her dismal elections results.
Elon Musk moves all X lawsuits to Texas court: WaPo reports
Experts see this as a strategic move to shield X from increasing criticism, particularly over election misinformation and claims of conservative bias. Musk's political ties, including his support for Donald Trump, further underscore his legal strategy, with a Trump victory potentially reducing regulatory pressure on X.
Elon Musk is positioning X behind the new Trump presidency
Musk, who owns X, posted on the platform about politics more than 400 times between Tuesday and Friday, celebrating Trump's victory and talking about the causes that the president-elect should take up in office.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Donald Trump on X, gets community note for 'unlawful' activity: Here's why
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's congratulatory tweet to US President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy due to a community note flagging his alleged use of a VPN to access the platform. This practice is reportedly prohibited under Pakistani law, which banned X in April citing national security concerns.
Elon Musk's X game hots up amid US Presidential race: A look at the meme fest sparked by Tesla CEO
Elon Musk's platform, X, is fueling the US Presidential race with memes as early results emerge. The Tesla CEO, a vocal Trump supporter, has used the platform to engage in the election's tension and drama. With a tight race between Trump and Harris, Musk's posts reflect his support for Trump's attempted political comeback.
Will Elon Musk take up a role in Trump’s Administration? Here’s how he celebrated President-elect’s win
Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), celebrated Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris. Musk shared memes and hinted at a possible advisory role in the new administration.
Did Elon Musk change like button for US elections 2024, here's the truth
There are allegations against X founder Elon Musk of changing the like button on X, the social media platform he owns. The claims contain the rumor that this measure was taken by Musk, for the US Presidential elections 2024, where he is openly endorsing Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
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