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UK government will summon Elon Musk as part of social media inquiry
The UK government is expected to launch a parliamentary inquiry into the roll of social media in summer riots, particularly around the use of generative AI.
Steve Dent11.20.2024
Reporters Without Borders says it’s pressing charges against X
Reporters Without Borders said it’s pressing charges against X for its role in a Kremlin-backed disinformation campaign spreading fake news about Ukraine.
Will Shanklin11.15.2024
X sues California over deceptive AI-made election content ban
X sues the state of California preventing AI deepfakes of candidates close to elections.
Danny Gallagher11.15.2024
Elon Musk adds Microsoft as defendant in his lawsuit against OpenAI
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI now names Microsoft, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and Microsoft VP Dee Templeton as defendants.
Mariella Moon11.15.2024
Engadget Podcast: Bluesky’s big moment
In this episode, we discuss why Bluesky now feels like the best of early Twitter.
Devindra Hardawar11.15.2024
The Guardian is leaving X
The Guardian has decided to stop posting on X, though its reporters may continue to use the platform.
Jeremy Gan11.13.2024
Elon Musk will lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’ Donald Trump says
President-elect Donald Trump has named Elon Musk as the leader of a new “Department of Government Efficiency" or "DOGE."
Karissa Bell11.12.2024
X’s Community Notes feature has one job, and it’s failing to do it
A post on X that started the false claim that Haitian immigrants were eating people's pets in Springfield, Ohio remain on Elon Musk's platform.
Danny Gallagher10.30.2024
Grok can try and explain Elon Musk's terrible jokes
Grok now has image understanding, allowing it to analyze and interpret image files.
Jeremy Gan10.28.2024
Blade Runner 2049 producer sues Elon Musk for image used in Cybercab launch
A producer for Blade Runner 2049 said Elon Musk and Tesla copied "one of the most iconic images" from the film for Cybercab's launch.
Mariella Moon10.22.2024
How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi event
Tesla will unveil its long-anticipated Cybercab on Thursday. CEO and noted fancy leaper Elon Musk will take the stage to showcase the company’s robotaxi plans.
Will Shanklin10.09.2024
X is back in Brazil after a five-week ban
X is coming back online in Brazil after officials lifted a ban that took the service offline for five weeks.
Karissa Bell10.08.2024
X reportedly paid its Brazil fines to the wrong bank, causing further delay in reinstatement case
Citing Friday court filings, Reuters reports that X says it’s paid the fines and requested to have services restored. But, Justice Alexandre de Moraes said the funds went to the wrong bank.
Cheyenne MacDonald10.05.2024
X can be 'immediately' unblocked in Brazil after it pays a $1.9 million fine
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered X to pay a fine worth 10 million Reais, or around $1.9 million. The company can "immediately return to its activities" after it settles the penalty.
Mariella Moon09.28.2024
X just released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took over
X has published its most detailed accounting of its content moderation practices since Elon Musk’s takeover of the company.
Karissa Bell09.25.2024X is nerfing the block button: Blocked users will be able to see your posts
X will allow blocked users to still be able to see the accounts that blocked them.
Danny Gallagher09.23.2024
X is reportedly now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court
According to The New York Times, the company said in a Friday court filing that X has named a legal representative in Brazil as demanded and removed accounts that the judge had identified as a threat to democracy.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.21.2024
Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX for trespassing and filling its property with ‘space garbage’
Cards Against Humanity filed a $15 million lawsuit against SpaceX for trespassing on property it owns in Texas, which happens to sit near SpaceX facilities.
Karissa Bell09.20.2024
Brazil threatens daily fines for X and Starlink for 'non-compliance' with ban
Brazil's Supreme Court is threatening X and Elon Musk-owned Starlink with hefty daily fines for "non-compliance" with its ban of the servcie.
Karissa Bell09.19.2024
X is temporarily back online for some people in Brazil
X is reportedly back online — at least temporarily — for many people in Brazil, more than two weeks after the service was blocked in the country.
Karissa Bell09.18.2024