Keywords: TWITTER


X hit by second major global outage in a month

Elon Musk’s social media platform X experienced a widespread outage on Monday, with thousands of users in the United States, the United Kingdom and India reporting they were unable to load their feeds or publish posts. The disruption began around 8:02 a.m. Eastern Time, or 13:02 GMT, marking the......

Foreign campaigns exposed as X reveals fake accounts targeting Morocco

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has unveiled a new feature that identifies the country of origin for user accounts. This transparency tool has uncovered a network of foreign-operated accounts targeting Morocco, many of which falsely claim to be based in the country. The feature, launched......

SEC Sues Elon Musk for Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of failing to disclose his acquisition of a significant stake in Twitter within the legally required timeframe. The alleged violation pertains to Musk's delay in notifying regulators after surpassing......

Musk’s Influence and the Future of Investigations into His Empire

As Elon Musk’s influence continues to grow, concerns arise about the impact on ongoing investigations into his vast business empire. In December 2024, during the final days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) set a tight deadline for Musk to settle allegations......

Andrew Tate Convicted of Tax Fraud in the UK, Faces Asset Seizure

Andrew Tate, a controversial figure, has been convicted in the United Kingdom on charges of tax fraud. On December 18, Westminster Court delivered its verdict, ruling that Tate and his brother, Tristan, had deliberately evaded taxes on earnings amounting to £21 million ($25.4 million) generated......

Canadian MPs Shift to Bluesky Amid Social Media Turmoil

In the evolving landscape of social media, Canadian politicians are among those pivoting from X (formerly Twitter) to Bluesky, a platform gaining traction after the contentious U.S. election. This shift highlights growing concerns about misinformation and the role of platforms in shaping democratic discourse.......

Legal Fight Over Saudi Dissident’s Case Highlights Transnational Repression and Corporate Responsibility

:A Saudi dissident, who was once a close collaborator of Jamal Khashoggi, is pursuing legal action against the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after a U.S. appeals court ruling linked a 2014 security breach at the company to damage he sustained. The breach, caused by Saudi operatives exploiting......

X Social Media to Share User Data for AI Training: A New Era of Data Monetization

Starting November 15, X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will permit third-party companies to access user data, including posts, likes, bookmarks, and reposts, for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models. This significant policy shift was detailed in an updated privacy......

Unveiling Twitter's Moderation Journey: A Post-Elon Musk Analysis

The acquisition of Twitter by tech billionaire Elon Musk has sparked intense scrutiny and curiosity about the platform's moderation practices. As the dust settles on this transformative event, a comprehensive analysis of Twitter's moderation journey post-acquisition is long overdue.  Since......