Blocked accounts can now see your posts on X, with some conditions
In a decision that's ruffled feathers for some users, accounts you've blocked on X, formerly Twitter, can now view your posts despite being blocked.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
Why is X being blocked in Brazil?
On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.
Elon Musk, Donald Trump talk about assassination attempt, immigration during X interview
Elon Musk posted on X that the platform was under a “massive" DDOS, or denial-of-service attack, which is a federal criminal act that involves flooding a site with data in order to overwhelm it and knock it offline.
X to leave San Francisco, but will remain Bay Area based
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is leaving San Francisco, but the company will remain in the Bay Area.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Survey finds many Americans are concerned about how social media is impacting their mental health
A new CVS Health/Morning Consult survey finds many Americans are thinking about their mental health, and how social media is impacting their lives.
X, formerly Twitter, recovers after outage for some users
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X for alleged failure to counter illegal content, disinformation
The European Union has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X under its Digital Services Act (DSA).
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.
TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
Advertisers leave Elon Musk's X over concerns about antisemitism
Billionaire owner Elon Musk inflamed tensions further with his own posts endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory.
Elon Musk at Twitter: 1 year later, X struggles with misinformation, usage decline
Elon Musk has dismantled many core features of Twitter, but what X will become, and whether Elon Musk can achieve his ambition of turning it into an “everything app" that everyone uses, remains unclear.
Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
Elon Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
X CEO says social media platform to be profitable by early 2024
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Donald Trump Jr.'s Twitter account hacked; X post claimed his father died
A now-deleted post from Donald Trump Jr.'s X (formerly Twitter) account said his father had passed away and that Trump Jr. would take over his bid for the presidency.
Trump returns to X, formerly known as Twitter, after surrendering in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump has returned to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.