<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1701}">Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1771}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:315,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1771}">What evidence do they have?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1816}">The two men shared a clip from a 2019 CNN interview with Harris where&nbsp;she criticised social media&nbsp;platforms for "directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of oversight and regulation," a practice she said "has to stop."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1883}">Kennedy, sharing his interpretation of the remark from the five-year-old interview, wrote: "Translation: If they don't police content to conform to government-approved narratives, they will be shut down."</p>

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Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a "privilege"?<br />
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Kamala Harris: "There has to be a responsibility placed on these social media sites to understand their power."<br />
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Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and the Democratic Party (Kamala is just a puppet) wants to destroy it. <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:317,&quot;y&quot;:920,&quot;w&quot;:140,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:350,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2606}" href="https://t.co/kntGcq2WnK">https://t.co/kntGcq2WnK</a></p>
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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-blocks-donald-trumps-appeal-to-intervene-in-hush-money-conviction-755758">US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:250,&quot;w&quot;:335,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1936}">What did Harris say back then?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:295,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1981}">In the 2019 interview, Harris called for the shutdown of Trump's Twitter account because of its influence on society, including its role in spreading harmful narratives.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:345,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2031}">Citing the El Paso shooter’s manifesto as an example, she argued that Trump's rhetoric had real-world consequences.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:394,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2080}">"When you're talking about Donald Trump, he has 65 million Twitter followers, he has proven himself to be willing to obstruct justice – just ask Bob Mueller. You can look at the manifesto from the shooter in El Paso to know that what Donald Trump says on Twitter impacts peoples' perceptions about what they should and should not do," she said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:479,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2165}">She then said Trump's account "should be taken down" for violating the site's terms of service.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:511,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2197}">Harris also spoke of regulating social media platforms so that the words of popular figures like Trump can't become a bad influence on millions of users.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:561,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2247}">"And the bottom line is that you can’t say that you have one rule for Facebook and you have a different rule for Twitter. The same rule has to apply, which is that there has to be a responsibility that is placed on these social media sites to understand their power," she said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:561,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2247}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/character-issue-federal-judge-orders-trump-to-stop-using-isaac-hayes-music-for-campaigning-755674">'Character issue': Federal judge orders Trump to stop using Isaac Hayes' music for campaigning</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:628,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2314}">"They are speaking to millions of people without any level of oversight or regulation. And that has to stop," added Harris.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:677,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2363}">However, Kennedy misinterpreted Harris' comments, suggesting she was looking to destroy free speech.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:710,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2396}">"Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a 'privilege'?" he wrote.</p>

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Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight.

Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight. What evidence do they have? The two men shared a clip from a 2019 CNN interview with Harris where she criticised social media platforms for "directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of oversight and regulation," a practice she said "has to stop." Kennedy, sharing his interpretation of the remark from the five-year-old interview, wrote: "Translation: If they don't police content to conform to government-approved narratives, they will be shut down." Kamala Harris: "He [Musk] has lost his privileges." Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a "privilege"? Kamala Harris: "There has to be a responsibility placed on these social media sites to understand their power." Translation: "If they… https://t.co/BzuTYoJjuV — Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) September 2, 2024 × Musk backed Kennedy's claim, alleging that Harris and the Democratic Party were aiming to undermine free speech. He stated that "free speech is the bedrock of democracy," and accused Harris of merely acting as a puppet for the party's agenda. This is what she actually believes. Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and the Democratic Party (Kamala is just a puppet) wants to destroy it. https://t.co/kntGcq2WnK — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2024 × Also read | US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction What did Harris say back then? In the 2019 interview, Harris called for the shutdown of Trump's Twitter account because of its influence on society, including its role in spreading harmful narratives. Citing the El Paso shooter’s manifesto as an example, she argued that Trump's rhetoric had real-world consequences. "When you're talking about Donald Trump, he has 65 million Twitter followers, he has proven himself to be willing to obstruct justice – just ask Bob Mueller. You can look at the manifesto from the shooter in El Paso to know that what Donald Trump says on Twitter impacts peoples' perceptions about what they should and should not do," she said. She then said Trump's account "should be taken down" for violating the site's terms of service. Harris also spoke of regulating social media platforms so that the words of popular figures like Trump can't become a bad influence on millions of users. "And the bottom line is that you can’t say that you have one rule for Facebook and you have a different rule for Twitter. The same rule has to apply, which is that there has to be a responsibility that is placed on these social media sites to understand their power," she said. Also read | 'Character issue': Federal judge orders Trump to stop using Isaac Hayes' music for campaigning "They are speaking to millions of people without any level of oversight or regulation. And that has to stop," added Harris. However, Kennedy misinterpreted Harris' comments, suggesting she was looking to destroy free speech. "Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a 'privilege'?" he wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Fact check: Does Kamala Harris want to shut down X? Elon Musk, Robert F Kennedy Jr claim so

<p>Billionaire and X owner Elon Musk appeared to have forgotten the name of his own company which he had rebranded after taking over and is now known as X instead of Twitter.</p>

<p>Musk was mocked by the netizens when he shared a post in which his social media platform was called Twitter and not X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even after the rebranding, many users continue to call the social media platform by its old name and now with even Musk calling it Twitter, the success of the rebranding is under question.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Elon Musk's historic rebranding of Twitter&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In October 2022, the billionaire took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal and rebranded the social media platform as "X" in a controversial but major move which received a lot of disapproval.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-seethes-as-x-is-banned-in-brazil-on-supreme-court-orders-754732">X goes offline in Brazil as Musk blasts Supreme Court's 'pseudo-judge'</a></p>

<p>As per the reports, the rebranding led to a decrease in the market value of the platform by billions of dollars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, many old-time users are still calling the social media platform Twitter and not X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The news websites, while calling it X, have been adding the disclaimer as "formerly called Twitter".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In May 2024, Musk also shifted the website URL from Twitter.com to X.com and has even hosted polls asking users if they prefer old Twitter or the rebranded X.</p>

<p>But now the owner of X also appeared to have forgotten that he had rebranded his website. In a post shared on the social media platform, Musk himself has called the social media network Twitter.</p>

<p>While referring to the recent ban on X in Brazil, Tesla's billionaire CEO shared a meme in which a man was seen with wads of cash. “POV: VPN companies after Brazil banned&nbsp;Twitter,” the caption read.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Netizens react to Musk's blunder&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The social media users immediately called Musk for making the mistake of calling X as Twitter.</p>

<p>His post received more than 62 million views and more than thousands of comments which trolled him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The rebranding is going so well, even the CEO still calls it Twitter,” said one X user.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row</strong></p>

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<p>“They banned which app exactly??” asked another user sarcastically.</p>

<p>“You can tell the rebrand is going very well and definitely not an utter failure when the owner is still calling it Twitter over a year later after the change,” wrote a third user.</p>

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Billionaire and X owner Elon Musk appeared to have forgotten the name of his own company which he had rebranded after taking over and is now known as X instead of Twitter.

Billionaire and X owner Elon Musk appeared to have forgotten the name of his own company which he had rebranded after taking over and is now known as X instead of Twitter. Musk was mocked by the netizens when he shared a post in which his social media platform was called Twitter and not X. Even after the rebranding, many users continue to call the social media platform by its old name and now with even Musk calling it Twitter, the success of the rebranding is under question. Elon Musk's historic rebranding of Twitter In October 2022, the billionaire took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal and rebranded the social media platform as "X" in a controversial but major move which received a lot of disapproval. Also Read: X goes offline in Brazil as Musk blasts Supreme Court's 'pseudo-judge' As per the reports, the rebranding led to a decrease in the market value of the platform by billions of dollars. However, many old-time users are still calling the social media platform Twitter and not X. pic.twitter.com/OYpEJy1Kct — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 1, 2024 × The news websites, while calling it X, have been adding the disclaimer as "formerly called Twitter". In May 2024, Musk also shifted the website URL from Twitter.com to X.com and has even hosted polls asking users if they prefer old Twitter or the rebranded X. But now the owner of X also appeared to have forgotten that he had rebranded his website. In a post shared on the social media platform, Musk himself has called the social media network Twitter. While referring to the recent ban on X in Brazil, Tesla's billionaire CEO shared a meme in which a man was seen with wads of cash. “POV: VPN companies after Brazil banned Twitter,” the caption read. Netizens react to Musk's blunder The social media users immediately called Musk for making the mistake of calling X as Twitter. His post received more than 62 million views and more than thousands of comments which trolled him. “The rebranding is going so well, even the CEO still calls it Twitter,” said one X user. Watch: Elon Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row “They banned which app exactly??” asked another user sarcastically. “You can tell the rebrand is going very well and definitely not an utter failure when the owner is still calling it Twitter over a year later after the change,” wrote a third user. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk calls 'X' as 'Twitter' in a post, forgets he rebranded social media platform

<p>Elon Musk and his revamped form of Twitter, X, have been under fire in many countries over the social media platform’s rules relating to free speech. Countries like China, Russia and North Korea have long banned X in their countries over “misinformation”, and Brazil recently joined this list. While all these cases are exclusive to nations that have either banned or restricted the use of X, but company’s rules over what it considers “free speech” have always remained a point of contention.</p>

<p>Recently, an X account of an anonymous user named&nbsp;Barry Stanton started sharing racist posts about India, some of which were mere “misinformation” and blatant lies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Barry Stanton’s X account used to frequently share derogatory cartoons and posts depicting Indians in a negative light. His posts aren’t just limited to Indians but also include hateful and abusive posts against Jews and Africans.</p>

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<p>After the account started sharing a series of absolutely racist posts against Indians with zero substance, an online outrage by Indians led to the suspension of the account.&nbsp;</p>

<p>X suspended the account of anonymous user Barry Stanton with nearly 200,000 followers. The user impersonated himself to be a UK-based actor.&nbsp;</p>

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An email has been sent to <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/MIB_India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MIB_India</a> to withhold the account of Barry Stanton In India and one copy also has been sent to the UK high commission in India.<br />
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<p>As per India Today, the user once praised a post on how to drive Indian nationals away from “white neighbourhoods.”<br />
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Stanton’s account was reported to authorities by several Indian users, including Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and the Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>According to a 2017 report by British news website The New Statesman, the pictures on Stanton’s account were stolen from another man, a pensioner from Worcestershire.</p>

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<p>“Barry Stanton does not exist – or, not in the way Twitter users want to think he does. The account is a parody,” the report said.</p>

<p>Storyful’s UK Editor Kevin Donnellan followed @BarryStanton64 in an attempt to find out who he was. He then located the original Facebook page where “Barry” posted his photos.</p>

<p>It is safe to conclude that Barry Stanton is merely a fake identity that an anonymous troll uses to disseminate anti-Indian content. However, the question here is not about the user, but about the platform that allows such racist posts to flourish in the name of "free speech."</p>

<p>This is not the first time that such anti-India posts have surfaced on X. Many critics and netizens have seen these accounts sharing more racist content against Indians since Elon Musk took over X in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, controversial British YouTuber Miles Routledge received massive criticism after he made racist remarks targeting India on X and also threatened to use nuclear weapons against Indians if he became the PM of England.</p>

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Elon Musk and his revamped form of Twitter, X, have been under fire in many countries over the social media platform’s rules relating to free speech. Countries like China, Russia and North Korea have long banned X in their countries over “misinformation”, and Brazil recently joined this list.

Elon Musk and his revamped form of Twitter, X, have been under fire in many countries over the social media platform’s rules relating to free speech. Countries like China, Russia and North Korea have long banned X in their countries over “misinformation”, and Brazil recently joined this list. While all these cases are exclusive to nations that have either banned or restricted the use of X, but company’s rules over what it considers “free speech” have always remained a point of contention. Recently, an X account of an anonymous user named Barry Stanton started sharing racist posts about India, some of which were mere “misinformation” and blatant lies. Barry Stanton’s X account used to frequently share derogatory cartoons and posts depicting Indians in a negative light. His posts aren’t just limited to Indians but also include hateful and abusive posts against Jews and Africans. Also Read | What is symbiosexuality? A new sexual phenomenon forcing experts to 'rethink nature of attraction' After the account started sharing a series of absolutely racist posts against Indians with zero substance, an online outrage by Indians led to the suspension of the account. X suspended the account of anonymous user Barry Stanton with nearly 200,000 followers. The user impersonated himself to be a UK-based actor. Kindly repost so that authorities can take immediate action: An email has been sent to @AshwiniVaishnaw , @MIB_India to withhold the account of Barry Stanton In India and one copy also has been sent to the UK high commission in India. Pehle isko legally pelenge usk baad iska… pic.twitter.com/qaCyjuBmOX — Akshit Singh 🇮🇳 (@IndianSinghh) August 29, 2024 × As per India Today, the user once praised a post on how to drive Indian nationals away from “white neighbourhoods.” Stanton’s account was reported to authorities by several Indian users, including Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and the Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom. According to a 2017 report by British news website The New Statesman, the pictures on Stanton’s account were stolen from another man, a pensioner from Worcestershire. Also Read | Tech company launches Barbie flip phone to beat teen smartphone addiction “Barry Stanton does not exist – or, not in the way Twitter users want to think he does. The account is a parody,” the report said. Storyful’s UK Editor Kevin Donnellan followed @BarryStanton64 in an attempt to find out who he was. He then located the original Facebook page where “Barry” posted his photos. It is safe to conclude that Barry Stanton is merely a fake identity that an anonymous troll uses to disseminate anti-Indian content. However, the question here is not about the user, but about the platform that allows such racist posts to flourish in the name of "free speech." This is not the first time that such anti-India posts have surfaced on X. Many critics and netizens have seen these accounts sharing more racist content against Indians since Elon Musk took over X in 2022. Earlier this month, controversial British YouTuber Miles Routledge received massive criticism after he made racist remarks targeting India on X and also threatened to use nuclear weapons against Indians if he became the PM of England. (With inputs from agencies)

Growing anti-India sentiment on X: User 'Barry Stanton' suspended after series of racist posts against Indians

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<p>Social media users generally expect the algorithm to read their area of interest and give similar suggestions. But that may not be the case with X.</p>

<p>X owner Elon Musk tried to explain why completely unrelated content may appear on the timeline of the social media platform.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-calls-x-as-twitter-in-a-post-forgets-he-rebranded-social-media-platform-755127">Elon Musk calls 'X' as 'Twitter' in a post, forgets he rebranded social media platform</a></p>

<p>Explaining the algorithm of X, tech billionaire Elon Musk wrote, "The X algorithm assumes that if you interact with content, you want to see more of that content. One of the strongest signals is if you forward X posts to friends, it assumes you like that content a lot, because it takes effort to forward. Unfortunately, if the actual reason you forwarded the content to friends was because you /were outraged by it, we are currently not smart enough to realise that."</p>

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<p>Musk shared the post on September 2. Since it was shared, the post received nearly 10 million views.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to Musk's post</strong></h2>

<p>"I love that X continues to adapt the algo and support all users, including smaller accounts. Premium is so worth it when you make it all back and some in ad revenue," wrote a user.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row</strong></p>

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<p>"Speaking of X, in-app search needs a lot of work, and I think some sort of integration with Grok would be very useful For example, I wanted to find a video of a meme I wanted to send to someone. I couldn't find the meme by typing what it was on 𝕏 search, but when I asked Grok about the same meme, it quoted posts using the meme. Grok's explore feature has been exceptional. Now I want elements of it included in search results somehow," said another user.</p>

<p>"Can we all agree that THIS is the exact reason that we need a dislike button? If Likes are hidden, we can hide Dislikes, but at least the algorithm can assume that if we share something but dislike it, then we don't like it and we don't have to see more.....," wrote a third user.</p>

<p>"The X algorithm was amazing in December of 2022 and June of 2023. That was the pinnacle of greatness. It’s been downhill since then for a few reasons. Right now, it’s the least effective it’s ever been. It was pretty good about a month ago, too," commented another user.</p>

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Social media users generally expect the algorithm to read their area of interest and give similar suggestions. But that may not be the case with X. X owner Elon Musk tried to explain why completely unrelated content may appear on the timeline of the social media platform.

Social media users generally expect the algorithm to read their area of interest and give similar suggestions. But that may not be the case with X. X owner Elon Musk tried to explain why completely unrelated content may appear on the timeline of the social media platform. Also Read: Elon Musk calls 'X' as 'Twitter' in a post, forgets he rebranded social media platform Explaining the algorithm of X, tech billionaire Elon Musk wrote, "The X algorithm assumes that if you interact with content, you want to see more of that content. One of the strongest signals is if you forward X posts to friends, it assumes you like that content a lot, because it takes effort to forward. Unfortunately, if the actual reason you forwarded the content to friends was because you /were outraged by it, we are currently not smart enough to realise that." The 𝕏 algorithm assumes that if you interact with content, you want to see more of that content. One of the strongest signals is if you forward 𝕏 posts to friends, it assumes you like that content a lot, because it takes effort to forward. Unfortunately, if the actual reason… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 2, 2024 × Musk shared the post on September 2. Since it was shared, the post received nearly 10 million views. Here's how netizens reacted to Musk's post "I love that X continues to adapt the algo and support all users, including smaller accounts. Premium is so worth it when you make it all back and some in ad revenue," wrote a user. Watch: Elon Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row "Speaking of X, in-app search needs a lot of work, and I think some sort of integration with Grok would be very useful For example, I wanted to find a video of a meme I wanted to send to someone. I couldn't find the meme by typing what it was on 𝕏 search, but when I asked Grok about the same meme, it quoted posts using the meme. Grok's explore feature has been exceptional. Now I want elements of it included in search results somehow," said another user. "Can we all agree that THIS is the exact reason that we need a dislike button? If Likes are hidden, we can hide Dislikes, but at least the algorithm can assume that if we share something but dislike it, then we don't like it and we don't have to see more.....," wrote a third user. "The X algorithm was amazing in December of 2022 and June of 2023. That was the pinnacle of greatness. It’s been downhill since then for a few reasons. Right now, it’s the least effective it’s ever been. It was pretty good about a month ago, too," commented another user. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk explains algorithm of X, calls it 'not smart enough to realise' user is enraged by post

<p>The Supreme Court of Brazil has ruled for an "immediate and complete suspension" of Elon Musk-owned Twitter, now rebranded as X, after the latter failed to name a legal representative in the South American country this week. The move has mobilised the crypto community, with much of the community reliant on X for crypto market news and seeing the government's shutdown as only underscoring the need for bitcoin and decentralised, censorship-resistant technology.</p>

<p>Municipal elections are due in Brazil this October, and the country of over 170 million requires tech platforms to designate legal representatives for receiving government takedown notices. According to the Brazilian government, X had not taken the necessary measures to follow that requirement amid an uptick in hate speech and disinformation on the platform.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, however, X announced that the company's so-called legal representative in Brazil was "threatened" with arrest and got multiple frozen bank accounts. It claimed it had of its own accord stopped operations in the country to protect staff.</p>

<p>The day the Brazilian ban took hold, on August 29, Musk lashed out at the judge who'd imposed it. Musk first pinned a tweet calling Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes "an evil dictator cosplaying as a judge." He also tweeted an apparent public service message urging users to download virtual private networks in order to evade the ban.</p>

<p>G1 Globo, a Brazilian media, reported that the Supreme Court promised to inflict a fine of 50,000 Brazilian real per day against any users that try to bypass the ban using X over VPN.</p>

<p>It is not the first ban on technology platforms in the country. Previously, WhatsApp, also belonging to Facebook's parent company Meta, was banned because of "total disrespect for Brazilian laws."</p>

<p>The crypto community has rallied around Musk since the ban went into effect.</p>


The Supreme Court of Brazil has ruled for an "immediate and complete suspension" of Elon Musk-owned Twitter, now rebranded as X, after the latter failed to name a legal representative in the South American country this week.

The Supreme Court of Brazil has ruled for an "immediate and complete suspension" of Elon Musk-owned Twitter, now rebranded as X, after the latter failed to name a legal representative in the South American country this week. The move has mobilised the crypto community, with much of the community reliant on X for crypto market news and seeing the government's shutdown as only underscoring the need for bitcoin and decentralised, censorship-resistant technology. Municipal elections are due in Brazil this October, and the country of over 170 million requires tech platforms to designate legal representatives for receiving government takedown notices. According to the Brazilian government, X had not taken the necessary measures to follow that requirement amid an uptick in hate speech and disinformation on the platform. Earlier this month, however, X announced that the company's so-called legal representative in Brazil was "threatened" with arrest and got multiple frozen bank accounts. It claimed it had of its own accord stopped operations in the country to protect staff. The day the Brazilian ban took hold, on August 29, Musk lashed out at the judge who'd imposed it. Musk first pinned a tweet calling Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes "an evil dictator cosplaying as a judge." He also tweeted an apparent public service message urging users to download virtual private networks in order to evade the ban. G1 Globo, a Brazilian media, reported that the Supreme Court promised to inflict a fine of 50,000 Brazilian real per day against any users that try to bypass the ban using X over VPN. It is not the first ban on technology platforms in the country. Previously, WhatsApp, also belonging to Facebook's parent company Meta, was banned because of "total disrespect for Brazilian laws." The crypto community has rallied around Musk since the ban went into effect.

Crypto community stunned as Brazil imposes ban on X

<p>Elon Musk has raised concerns that his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), could face significant legal and operational challenges in the United States if Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris wins the upcoming presidential election in November.</p>

<p>In a public statement on X, Musk cautioned against what he views as unprecedented attacks on free speech. He said that similar threats could emerge in the US should Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, assume power.</p>

<p>"The attacks this year on free speech are unprecedented in the 21st century. It will happen in America too if Kamala/Walz gain power," Musk posted.</p>

<p>Musk’s purported concerns appear to be influenced by recent events in Brazil, where X has encountered substantial legal issues. The platform was ordered to suspend its operations in Brazil by Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The order came after Musk reportedly refused to appoint a legal representative for X in Brazil.</p>

<p>The situation escalated when threats were made against X's staff, following which the company announced on August 17 that it would shut down its office in Brazil.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump attacks Harris in interview with Elon Musk on 'X'</strong></p>

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<p>X's dispute with de Moraes stems from Musk's criticism of the judge, whom he labelled an "evil dictator cosplaying as a judge" after de Moraes ordered the suspension of X accounts that supported former president Jair Bolsonaro. In response, de Moraes initiated an investigation into claims that Musk used X to spread disinformation and undermine Brazil's democratic institutions.</p>

<p>In an official statement, X suggested that further actions against the platform in Brazil could be forthcoming, stating, "Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil - simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents."</p>

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Elon Musk has raised concerns that his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), could face significant legal and operational challenges in the United States if Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris wins the upcoming presidential election in November.

Elon Musk has raised concerns that his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), could face significant legal and operational challenges in the United States if Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris wins the upcoming presidential election in November. In a public statement on X, Musk cautioned against what he views as unprecedented attacks on free speech. He said that similar threats could emerge in the US should Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, assume power. "The attacks this year on free speech are unprecedented in the 21st century. It will happen in America too if Kamala/Walz gain power," Musk posted. Musk’s purported concerns appear to be influenced by recent events in Brazil, where X has encountered substantial legal issues. The platform was ordered to suspend its operations in Brazil by Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes. The order came after Musk reportedly refused to appoint a legal representative for X in Brazil. The situation escalated when threats were made against X's staff, following which the company announced on August 17 that it would shut down its office in Brazil. Also watch | Donald Trump attacks Harris in interview with Elon Musk on 'X' × X's dispute with de Moraes stems from Musk's criticism of the judge, whom he labelled an "evil dictator cosplaying as a judge" after de Moraes ordered the suspension of X accounts that supported former president Jair Bolsonaro. In response, de Moraes initiated an investigation into claims that Musk used X to spread disinformation and undermine Brazil's democratic institutions. In an official statement, X suggested that further actions against the platform in Brazil could be forthcoming, stating, "Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil - simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents." (With inputs from agencies)

Will Harris-Walz ban X in the US after elections? Hints Elon Musk in cryptic post

<p>The artificial intelligence&nbsp;technology which is owned by billionaire Elon Musk has recently been used for creating deepfake videos in which he has appeared to land in trouble along with other world leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, in new footage created by the AI Visuals studio The Dor Brothers with the help of Musk's Grok chatbot, Elon Musk and US former president Donald Trump were seen getting arrested after they invaded a home while being armed with a gun.</p>

<p>The Grok chatbot was used earlier this month to create videos of the two leaders, along with other global leaders, committing robbery which appeared very realistic.</p>

<p>Now, the AI Visuals studio The Dor Brothers has released part two of the deepfake video in which the pair is seen committing home invasions.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-musks-ai-now-makes-him-and-trump-armed-robbers-in-new-deepfake-videos-753143">Musk's AI now makes him and Trump armed robbers in new deepfake videos</a></p>

<p>Taking to X, the Dor Brothers wrote, “Experimenting with uncensored AI generators like @grok and Flux to create some unhinged, satirical content.”</p>

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<p>“Please Note: We don't take political stances or aim to spread fake news or fear. While we believe the future of AI could be dangerous if misused, we’re using lighthearted satire to raise awareness and provoke thought," they added.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what the deepfake video showed</strong></h2>

<p>In the AI-generated video, the footage appeared to have been captured from a doorbell video camera in which Trump was seen pointing a gun at the camera before he pointed the gun at the resident's home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one scene, Trump was seen removing his wig and stroking the hair in a wall of heads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In another footage, Musk was having a flame thrower and stealing a pet dog from someone's garden. Musk was also seen getting his mugshot clicked and laughing.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Brazil blocks X after Musk ignores court order</strong></p>

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<p>How netizens reacted to the deepfake video</p>

<p>Reacting to the deepfake video, a person said, “AI satire at its finest.”</p>

<p>“I love The Dor Brothers. Constantly pushing the envelope and really adding a strong voice to the conversation,” commented another.</p>

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The artificial intelligence technology which is owned by billionaire Elon Musk has recently been used for creating deepfake videos in which he has appeared to land in trouble along with other world leaders.

The artificial intelligence technology which is owned by billionaire Elon Musk has recently been used for creating deepfake videos in which he has appeared to land in trouble along with other world leaders. Now, in new footage created by the AI Visuals studio The Dor Brothers with the help of Musk's Grok chatbot, Elon Musk and US former president Donald Trump were seen getting arrested after they invaded a home while being armed with a gun. The Grok chatbot was used earlier this month to create videos of the two leaders, along with other global leaders, committing robbery which appeared very realistic. Now, the AI Visuals studio The Dor Brothers has released part two of the deepfake video in which the pair is seen committing home invasions. Also Read: Musk's AI now makes him and Trump armed robbers in new deepfake videos Taking to X, the Dor Brothers wrote, “Experimenting with uncensored AI generators like @grok and Flux to create some unhinged, satirical content.” The Hustle - Part 2 🔫🔥 Experimenting with uncensored AI generators like @grok and Flux to create some unhinged, satirical content 🙌💯 @elonmusk Song: Hanumankind - Damnson Please Note: We don't take political stances or aim to spread fake news or fear. While we believe the… pic.twitter.com/SEoHXiAdo1 — The Dor Brothers (@thedorbrothers) August 28, 2024 × “Please Note: We don't take political stances or aim to spread fake news or fear. While we believe the future of AI could be dangerous if misused, we’re using lighthearted satire to raise awareness and provoke thought," they added. Here's what the deepfake video showed In the AI-generated video, the footage appeared to have been captured from a doorbell video camera in which Trump was seen pointing a gun at the camera before he pointed the gun at the resident's home. In one scene, Trump was seen removing his wig and stroking the hair in a wall of heads. In another footage, Musk was having a flame thrower and stealing a pet dog from someone's garden. Musk was also seen getting his mugshot clicked and laughing. Watch: Brazil blocks X after Musk ignores court order How netizens reacted to the deepfake video Reacting to the deepfake video, a person said, “AI satire at its finest.” “I love The Dor Brothers. Constantly pushing the envelope and really adding a strong voice to the conversation,” commented another. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Musk and Trump now get arrested in new AI deepfake video. Here's why

<p>Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday (Aug 30) ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform X after it failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the South American country.&nbsp;Judge Alexandre de Moraes handed the ruling and ordered the "immediate, complete and total suspension of X's operations" in Brazil.</p>

<p>As the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip rages on, Prime Minister&nbsp;Netanyahu informed&nbsp;that he was in favour of maintaining Israeli troops in the&nbsp;Philadelphi Corridor over saving the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza. However, this stance of Netanyahu horrified&nbsp;Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.</p>

<p>In other news from around the world, another knife attack has been reported in Germany days after the deadly Solingen stabbings. On Friday, a woman stabbed and wounded six people in a bus in Siegen.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more:</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-seethes-as-x-is-banned-in-brazil-on-supreme-court-orders-754732"><strong>Elon Musk seethes as X is banned in Brazil on Supreme Court's order</strong></a></p>

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<p>A Supreme Court judge in Brazil on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) after the social media network failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the country.&nbsp;The Internet Service Providers (ISP) and app stores in the South American country have been given five days to block access to X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-and-gallant-exchange-fiery-words-after-israeli-pm-prioritises-stationing-troops-over-saving-hostages-754758"><strong>Netanyahu and Gallant exchange fiery words after Israeli PM prioritises stationing troops over saving hostages</strong></a></p>

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<p>The divide between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant appears to be widening.&nbsp;During a cabinet meeting on Thursday (Aug 29) Netanyahu informed&nbsp;that he is in favour of maintaining Israeli troops in the&nbsp;Philadelphi Corridor over saving the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza, according to Israeli media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-knife-attack-in-germany-woman-stabs-and-wounds-six-people-in-bus-754738"><strong>Another knife attack in Germany: Woman stabs and wounds six people in bus</strong></a></p>

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<p>A 32-year-old woman stabbed and wounded six people in a bus in Germany on Friday (Aug 30), just days after the deadly stabbings in Solingen that killed three people and injured eight others.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-trump-stopped-aid-to-pakistan-as-president-former-nsa-reveals-in-book-754746"><strong>Why Trump stopped aid to Pakistan as president? Former NSA reveals in book</strong></a></p>

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<p>Former US president Donald Trump stopped aid to Pakistan after it emerged that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was in "undeniable complicity" with the terrorists, ex-National Security Adviser (NSA)&nbsp;Lt Gen (retd) HR McMaster has revealed in his book.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Cartel clashes with police in Mexico's Culiacan</strong></p>

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Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday (Aug 30) ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform X after it failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the South American country.

Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday (Aug 30) ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform X after it failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the South American country. Judge Alexandre de Moraes handed the ruling and ordered the "immediate, complete and total suspension of X's operations" in Brazil. As the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip rages on, Prime Minister Netanyahu informed that he was in favour of maintaining Israeli troops in the Philadelphi Corridor over saving the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza. However, this stance of Netanyahu horrified Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. In other news from around the world, another knife attack has been reported in Germany days after the deadly Solingen stabbings. On Friday, a woman stabbed and wounded six people in a bus in Siegen. Click on the headlines to read more: Elon Musk seethes as X is banned in Brazil on Supreme Court's order A Supreme Court judge in Brazil on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) after the social media network failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the country. The Internet Service Providers (ISP) and app stores in the South American country have been given five days to block access to X. Netanyahu and Gallant exchange fiery words after Israeli PM prioritises stationing troops over saving hostages The divide between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant appears to be widening. During a cabinet meeting on Thursday (Aug 29) Netanyahu informed that he is in favour of maintaining Israeli troops in the Philadelphi Corridor over saving the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza, according to Israeli media reports. Another knife attack in Germany: Woman stabs and wounds six people in bus A 32-year-old woman stabbed and wounded six people in a bus in Germany on Friday (Aug 30), just days after the deadly stabbings in Solingen that killed three people and injured eight others. Why Trump stopped aid to Pakistan as president? Former NSA reveals in book Former US president Donald Trump stopped aid to Pakistan after it emerged that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was in "undeniable complicity" with the terrorists, ex-National Security Adviser (NSA) Lt Gen (retd) HR McMaster has revealed in his book. Also watch | Cartel clashes with police in Mexico's Culiacan ×

Morning brief: Brazil bans Elon Musk's X; Gaza war updates, and more

<p>Social media platform X has officially gone offline in Brazil. Users were not able to log in to the app Saturday morning (Aug 31) as internet providers and mobile network companies started enforcing the ban.</p>

<p>A Supreme Court judge earlier on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) after the social media network failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Judge Alexandre de Moraes handed the ruling and ordered the "immediate, complete and total suspension of X's operations" in the country "until all court orders are complied with, fines are duly paid and a&nbsp;new legal representative for the company is appointed in the country”.</p>

<p>The Internet Service Providers (ISP) and app stores in the South American country were&nbsp;given five days to block access to X. Meanwhile, individuals or companies who use&nbsp;virtual private networks, or VPNs, to access X, will be subjected to daily fines of $8,900 (50,000 reais)</p>

<p>The decision did not go down well with the billionaire who took potshots at the justice by calling him a 'pseudo-judge'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes," Musk wrote on X.</p>

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<h2><strong>X will not comply&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Musk, a self-proclaimed 'free-speech absolutist' has claimed that Moraes' decision amounts to censorship. In the lead-up to the decision, the X owner&nbsp;has often characterised the Brazilian judge&nbsp;as a dictator and tyrant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>X has previously stated that it will not comply with the orders of the court to appoint an executive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil – simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents," X posted on its official Global Government Affairs page earlier this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When we attempted to defend ourselves in court, Judge de Moraes threatened our Brazilian legal representative with imprisonment. Even after she resigned, he froze all of her bank accounts," the company wrote.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musks-x-to-end-operations-in-brazil-effective-immediately-following-spat-with-judge-751000"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk's X to end operations in Brazil 'effective immediately' following spat with judge</strong></a></p>

<p>Musk has received support from Brazil's political right which has&nbsp;long portrayed Moraes as overreaching to suppress free speech and engage in political persecution.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Moraes' supporters&nbsp;argue that his actions are lawful, backed by at least the majority of the court's bench, and have been necessary to safeguard democracy in a time when it is under threat.</p>

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Social media platform X has officially gone offline in Brazil. Users were not able to log in to the app Saturday morning (Aug 31) as internet providers and mobile network companies started enforcing the ban.

Social media platform X has officially gone offline in Brazil. Users were not able to log in to the app Saturday morning (Aug 31) as internet providers and mobile network companies started enforcing the ban. A Supreme Court judge earlier on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) after the social media network failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative in the country. Judge Alexandre de Moraes handed the ruling and ordered the "immediate, complete and total suspension of X's operations" in the country "until all court orders are complied with, fines are duly paid and a new legal representative for the company is appointed in the country”. The Internet Service Providers (ISP) and app stores in the South American country were given five days to block access to X. Meanwhile, individuals or companies who use virtual private networks, or VPNs, to access X, will be subjected to daily fines of $8,900 (50,000 reais) The decision did not go down well with the billionaire who took potshots at the justice by calling him a 'pseudo-judge'. "Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes," Musk wrote on X. Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes https://t.co/eqbowALCeu — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 30, 2024 × Watch | Elon Musk's X to end Gravitas: Nations Target Social Media Tycoon Disruptors × X will not comply Musk, a self-proclaimed 'free-speech absolutist' has claimed that Moraes' decision amounts to censorship. In the lead-up to the decision, the X owner has often characterised the Brazilian judge as a dictator and tyrant. X has previously stated that it will not comply with the orders of the court to appoint an executive. "Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil – simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents," X posted on its official Global Government Affairs page earlier this week. "When we attempted to defend ourselves in court, Judge de Moraes threatened our Brazilian legal representative with imprisonment. Even after she resigned, he froze all of her bank accounts," the company wrote. Also read | Elon Musk's X to end operations in Brazil 'effective immediately' following spat with judge Musk has received support from Brazil's political right which has long portrayed Moraes as overreaching to suppress free speech and engage in political persecution. Meanwhile, Moraes' supporters argue that his actions are lawful, backed by at least the majority of the court's bench, and have been necessary to safeguard democracy in a time when it is under threat. (With inputs from agencies)

X goes offline in Brazil as Musk blasts Supreme Court's 'pseudo-judge'

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform, X, in the country.

Brazil blocks X after Musk ignores court order

<p>Brazil's&nbsp;Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday (Aug 28) gave an ultimatum to&nbsp;Elon Musk saying that&nbsp;his social media platform X will be permanently banned in the country if he does not appoint a legal representative within 24 hours.</p>

<p>The X owner Musk, in response, posted a series&nbsp;of pictures of the judge on the social media platform, which included an AI-generated image of Moraes in jail with the caption, “One day, Alexandre, this picture of you in prison will be real. Mark my words.”</p>

<p>Musk also shared a post insulting Moraes, which read, “Do you like my toilet paper?” along with an image&nbsp;showing the judge’s name written on the roll.</p>

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<p>In the second post, the X owner&nbsp;shared an AI-generated photo of the judge holding red lightsabers, insultingly saying he looks like “Voldemort and a Sith Lord had a baby and became the judge in Brazil.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The conflict between Moraes&nbsp;and Musk has escalated, especially after the X owner&nbsp;publicly made fun of the judge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk also accused&nbsp;Moraes of continuously violating the law he was supposed to protect and shared&nbsp;a post where X is at&nbsp;the top of Brazil’s Apple App Store.</p>

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<h2><strong>Netizens&nbsp;react</strong></h2>

<p>One X user commented on the post, “Elon, you and your team are working tirelessly to make this platform digitally the most versatile. Kudos, bro.”</p>

<p>The second user said, “I fear that Brazil can’t be saved anymore.”</p>

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Brazil's Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday (Aug 28) gave an ultimatum to Elon Musk saying that his social media platform X will be permanently banned in the country if he does not appoint a legal representative within 24 hours.

Brazil's Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday (Aug 28) gave an ultimatum to Elon Musk saying that his social media platform X will be permanently banned in the country if he does not appoint a legal representative within 24 hours. The X owner Musk, in response, posted a series of pictures of the judge on the social media platform, which included an AI-generated image of Moraes in jail with the caption, “One day, Alexandre, this picture of you in prison will be real. Mark my words.” Musk also shared a post insulting Moraes, which read, “Do you like my toilet paper?” along with an image showing the judge’s name written on the roll. Do you like my toilet paper? pic.twitter.com/4NRMYBu1sm — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 29, 2024 × In the second post, the X owner shared an AI-generated photo of the judge holding red lightsabers, insultingly saying he looks like “Voldemort and a Sith Lord had a baby and became the judge in Brazil.” Grok “Generate an image as if Voldemort and a Sith Lord had a baby and he became a judge in Brazil” It’s uncanny! 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/aTdVRg9jrw — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 29, 2024 × The conflict between Moraes and Musk has escalated, especially after the X owner publicly made fun of the judge. Musk also accused Moraes of continuously violating the law he was supposed to protect and shared a post where X is at the top of Brazil’s Apple App Store. This “judge” has repeatedly broken the laws he has sworn to uphold https://t.co/JCOCVEPlnp — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 29, 2024 × Netizens react One X user commented on the post, “Elon, you and your team are working tirelessly to make this platform digitally the most versatile. Kudos, bro.” The second user said, “I fear that Brazil can’t be saved anymore.” (With inputs from agencies)

Musk mocks Brazil's supreme court judge on X, compares him to toilet paper

<p>Elon Musk and Tesla have successfully fended off a federal lawsuit accusing them of defrauding investors through manipulation of the cryptocurrency. Dogecoin US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein issued the dismissal on Thursday night in Manhattan, ruling in favor of Musk and his electric vehicle company. The lawsuit, brought by investors, alleged that Musk used Twitter posts, a 2021 appearance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," and other promotional activities to drive up Dogecoin’s value and then sell it for profit, causing significant financial losses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The investors claimed that Musk's activities—including a notable increase in Dogecoin's price by over 36,000%—were part of a scheme to manipulate the market. They pointed to an April 2023 incident when Musk’s decision to replace Twitter’s logo with the Dogecoin Shiba Inu emblem resulted in a 30% surge in Dogecoin’s price, which he allegedly exploited for profit.</p>

<p>Judge Hellerstein ruled that Musk's statements about Dogecoin, including his claims that it could become the "currency of Earth" or be used to buy Tesla vehicles, were mere "aspirational puffery" rather than factual representations susceptible to falsification. The judge determined that these statements could not be reasonably relied upon by investors for a securities fraud claim. Furthermore, he found the claims of market manipulation and insider trading to be insufficiently detailed.</p>

<p>The lawsuit, which sought USD 258 billion in damages, was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. Investors had amended their complaint multiple times over the past two years. Musk’s legal team argued that his tweets about Dogecoin were harmless and often whimsical. They also disputed the existence of any suspicious trading activities or ownership of wallets linked to Dogecoin transactions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In response to the dismissal, Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro commented, “It’s a very good day for Dogecoin.” The plaintiffs’ attorneys did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The case is Gorog et al v. Musk et al, US District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 22-05037.</p>


Elon Musk and Tesla have successfully fended off a federal lawsuit accusing them of defrauding investors through manipulation of the cryptocurrency. Dogecoin US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein issued the dismissal on Thursday night in Manhattan, ruling in favor of Musk and his electric vehicle company.

Elon Musk and Tesla have successfully fended off a federal lawsuit accusing them of defrauding investors through manipulation of the cryptocurrency. Dogecoin US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein issued the dismissal on Thursday night in Manhattan, ruling in favor of Musk and his electric vehicle company. The lawsuit, brought by investors, alleged that Musk used Twitter posts, a 2021 appearance on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," and other promotional activities to drive up Dogecoin’s value and then sell it for profit, causing significant financial losses. The investors claimed that Musk's activities—including a notable increase in Dogecoin's price by over 36,000%—were part of a scheme to manipulate the market. They pointed to an April 2023 incident when Musk’s decision to replace Twitter’s logo with the Dogecoin Shiba Inu emblem resulted in a 30% surge in Dogecoin’s price, which he allegedly exploited for profit. Judge Hellerstein ruled that Musk's statements about Dogecoin, including his claims that it could become the "currency of Earth" or be used to buy Tesla vehicles, were mere "aspirational puffery" rather than factual representations susceptible to falsification. The judge determined that these statements could not be reasonably relied upon by investors for a securities fraud claim. Furthermore, he found the claims of market manipulation and insider trading to be insufficiently detailed. The lawsuit, which sought USD 258 billion in damages, was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. Investors had amended their complaint multiple times over the past two years. Musk’s legal team argued that his tweets about Dogecoin were harmless and often whimsical. They also disputed the existence of any suspicious trading activities or ownership of wallets linked to Dogecoin transactions. In response to the dismissal, Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro commented, “It’s a very good day for Dogecoin.” The plaintiffs’ attorneys did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The case is Gorog et al v. Musk et al, US District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 22-05037.

Elon Musk and Tesla win dismissal of Dogecoin fraud lawsuit

#Gravitas The titans of tech, the CEOs who were once considered untouchable, are now finding themselves in the crosshairs of governments worldwide. French authorities reportedly handed preliminary charges to Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram on Wednesday for allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app and barred him from leaving France pending further investigation. As per reports, the Brazilian Supreme Court has issued an ultimatum to Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for X in Brazil within 24 hours or face a nationwide ban. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Nations Target Social Media Tycoon Disruptors

Supreme Court on Wednesday gave Elon Musk 24 hours to name a legal representative for X in Brazil or face a ban of his social network across the nation of 200 million.

Brazil: Elon Musk ordered to name x representative or face ban

<p>The employees at X have been left concerned and worried about their future growth after the latest announcement made by owner Elon Musk.</p>

<p>A new rule has been introduced by Musk in which the staff is required to "justify" why they are eligible for stock options before getting their access.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This announcement was made following an&nbsp;internal meeting in June where the employees were informed that there is a delay in promotions and that the company will implement a new evaluation process with “lighter-weight check-ins.”</p>

<p>According to a report published in The Verge, a new policy has been rolled out by the Tesla owner which is more of a “throwback” than “tech-forward”.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-a-teenager-on-the-bus-with-no-headphones-should-face-arrest-warrant-says-ex-twitter-chief-749585">Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief</a></p>

<p>Musk sent a late-night email to the employees in which he announced that the stock options at X will now be given on the basis of the impact an employee has made.</p>

<p>A one-page summary of their contributions will be made by the workers to get access to the stock options.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Elon Musk raises performance bar for employees</strong></h2>

<p>The new order was given by Musk after he gave a powerful message in 2022 in which he asked the team to put all their efforts into building&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;2.0.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk made it clear that the employees need to work super hard and that too for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In that email, X owner wrote, “Only outstanding performance will be deemed acceptable,” and stressed that for this the employees will have to work for “long hours at high intensity.”</p>

<p>The latest announcement is another setback to the team which is already seeing a lot of resignations as employees are leaving the workplace after finding it challenging to work under the leadership of Musk.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Backlash over Unrestricted content creation</strong></p>

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<p>As X, which was earlier known as Twitter, continues to remain in turbulent waters, the employees are fearing a round of layoffs soon. Earlier, Musk had promised to give stock options to everyone, but now it appears that he has taken&nbsp;a U-turn.</p>

<p>Musk's companies are seeing a lot of resignations and the sales of Tesla are on a decline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After taking over Twitter (now X) in October 2022, Musk fired thousands of its employees&nbsp;which reduced the workforce by a major margin.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The employees at X have been left concerned and worried about their future growth after the latest announcement made by owner Elon Musk. A new rule has been introduced by Musk in which the staff is required to "justify" why they are eligible for stock options before getting their access.

The employees at X have been left concerned and worried about their future growth after the latest announcement made by owner Elon Musk. A new rule has been introduced by Musk in which the staff is required to "justify" why they are eligible for stock options before getting their access. This announcement was made following an internal meeting in June where the employees were informed that there is a delay in promotions and that the company will implement a new evaluation process with “lighter-weight check-ins.” According to a report published in The Verge, a new policy has been rolled out by the Tesla owner which is more of a “throwback” than “tech-forward”. Also Read: Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief Musk sent a late-night email to the employees in which he announced that the stock options at X will now be given on the basis of the impact an employee has made. A one-page summary of their contributions will be made by the workers to get access to the stock options. Elon Musk raises performance bar for employees The new order was given by Musk after he gave a powerful message in 2022 in which he asked the team to put all their efforts into building Twitter 2.0. Musk made it clear that the employees need to work super hard and that too for a long time. In that email, X owner wrote, “Only outstanding performance will be deemed acceptable,” and stressed that for this the employees will have to work for “long hours at high intensity.” The latest announcement is another setback to the team which is already seeing a lot of resignations as employees are leaving the workplace after finding it challenging to work under the leadership of Musk. Watch: Elon Musk's Grok AI Faces Backlash over Unrestricted content creation As X, which was earlier known as Twitter, continues to remain in turbulent waters, the employees are fearing a round of layoffs soon. Earlier, Musk had promised to give stock options to everyone, but now it appears that he has taken a U-turn. Musk's companies are seeing a lot of resignations and the sales of Tesla are on a decline. After taking over Twitter (now X) in October 2022, Musk fired thousands of its employees which reduced the workforce by a major margin. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk now has a new question for his employees in X amid pending promotion: 'Justify your eligibility'

<p>Elon Musk took no time to introduce the blue checkmark scheme, called Twitter Blue after he took over the social media company in 2022. While he had dreams of gathering a lot of money from it, a new book claims he instantly regretted introducing it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under the scheme, he planned to award a blue tick mark to anyone who was willing to pay a fee. These users will ideally be termed as "verified users", even though their identity has never actually been verified.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An upcoming book titled <em>Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter&nbsp;</em>details how the scheme fell flat and instead of adding to the bank, aggravated the company's financial crisis. Reporters Ryan Mac and Kate Conger state in the book that the blue tick mark became a hassle as its rolling out coincided with the US midterm elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2022 midterm elections happened on November 8, and a day later Musk introduced Twitter Blue and started charging people for it. However, problems began when several accounts showing as verified started posing as celebrities, politicians, companies and more. An account reflecting as Nintendo on X even shared an image of Super Mario giving the finger. It went viral.</p>

<p>Twitter's sales teams were bombarded with calls from advertisers who were not happy with the fake profiles showing up as verified. They threatened to pull their ads. This included multi-billion dollar companies, such as Nike, who wanted to quit the platform forever, Mac and Conger report.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nvidia-staff-works-7-days-a-week-till-2-am-but-golden-handcuffs-stop-them-from-quitting-753898">Nvidia staff works 7 days till 2 am, but they won't quit. 'Golden handcuffs' stop...</a></p>

<p>Musk grew fearful amid the threats and reportedly told an engineer, "Turn it off, Turn it off!"</p>

<h2>Musk's acquisition of Twitter</h2>

<p>The SpaceX CEO had grand dreams for Twitter, now X when he took over. However, the sale led him to borrow around $13 billion to pay $44 billion in acquisition money. So the finances were already a mess.</p>

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<p>Reports suggest that many advertisers have left X because of disinformation and hate speeches on the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Wall Street Journal recently termed the acquisition the "worst buyout for banks since the financial crisis". Musk has been venting out against advertisers for pulling out. He even filed an antitrust lawsuit against the advertising trade group The World Federation of Advertisers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk has also resorted to mass layoffs to cut down on costs and even failed to pay rent for several offices across the world.</p>


Elon Musk took no time to introduce the blue checkmark scheme, called Twitter Blue after he took over the social media company in 2022. While he had dreams of gathering a lot of money from it, a new book claims he instantly regretted introducing it.

Elon Musk took no time to introduce the blue checkmark scheme, called Twitter Blue after he took over the social media company in 2022. While he had dreams of gathering a lot of money from it, a new book claims he instantly regretted introducing it. Under the scheme, he planned to award a blue tick mark to anyone who was willing to pay a fee. These users will ideally be termed as "verified users", even though their identity has never actually been verified. An upcoming book titled Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter details how the scheme fell flat and instead of adding to the bank, aggravated the company's financial crisis. Reporters Ryan Mac and Kate Conger state in the book that the blue tick mark became a hassle as its rolling out coincided with the US midterm elections. The 2022 midterm elections happened on November 8, and a day later Musk introduced Twitter Blue and started charging people for it. However, problems began when several accounts showing as verified started posing as celebrities, politicians, companies and more. An account reflecting as Nintendo on X even shared an image of Super Mario giving the finger. It went viral. Twitter's sales teams were bombarded with calls from advertisers who were not happy with the fake profiles showing up as verified. They threatened to pull their ads. This included multi-billion dollar companies, such as Nike, who wanted to quit the platform forever, Mac and Conger report. Also Read: Nvidia staff works 7 days till 2 am, but they won't quit. 'Golden handcuffs' stop... Musk grew fearful amid the threats and reportedly told an engineer, "Turn it off, Turn it off!" Musk's acquisition of Twitter The SpaceX CEO had grand dreams for Twitter, now X when he took over. However, the sale led him to borrow around $13 billion to pay $44 billion in acquisition money. So the finances were already a mess. × Reports suggest that many advertisers have left X because of disinformation and hate speeches on the platform. The Wall Street Journal recently termed the acquisition the "worst buyout for banks since the financial crisis". Musk has been venting out against advertisers for pulling out. He even filed an antitrust lawsuit against the advertising trade group The World Federation of Advertisers. Musk has also resorted to mass layoffs to cut down on costs and even failed to pay rent for several offices across the world.

'Turn it off, Turn it off!' Musk wanted to pull the plug on THIS Twitter feature, book claims

<p>The AI system of X CEO Elon Musk, Grok, has now created deepfake videos of him carrying out armed robbery along with former United States president Donald Trump, which appeared too realistic.</p>

<p>Days after Musk held a glitch-ridden interview with Trump, his own AI technology, Grok, has been used by people to create videos of both carrying out criminal activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AI Visuals studio The Dor Brothers created an AI&nbsp;deepfake video which depicted Musk, Trump and many other world leaders as criminals.</p>

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<p>Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot, which has been developed by Musk’s company xAI, has been used to create the video, which shows Musk looting a convenience store at gunpoint.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-says-elon-musk-could-get-cabinet-spot-in-his-administration-751445">Elon Musk responds after Donald Trump offers Tesla CEO cabinet spot in his administration</a></p>

<p>Musk was then seen in handcuffs, taken by police officers in the AI-generated video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adding a caption to the video, the makers wrote, “Somebody said uncensored? Thank you @grok for letting us all have some fun.”</p>

<p>In the other Grok-generated videos, Trump and Kamala Harris were also seen committing crimes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to viral deepfake videos</strong></h2>

<p>Some of the social media users expressed concern over how realistic the video appeared to be and wondered if there will be a time when it will be difficult to differentiate between deepfake and real footage.</p>

<p>“AI has gotten so crazy! Who knows what's real anymore,” wrote a user.</p>

<p>“So this is the terrifying part. No matter what side you're on, even if there were real video evidence of people committing crimes, it can be dismissed as AI," another user stated.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Nasa selects Musk's SpaceX to rescue astronauts marooned in space</strong></p>

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<p>“This tech is getting better and better all the time. Lots of people will be easily fooled/manipulated," wrote a third user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We opened the door and invited this in," commented a fourth user. “We’re about 1 model update away from totally believable deepfakes," argued a fifth user.</p>

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The AI system of X CEO Elon Musk, Grok, has now created deepfake videos of him carrying out armed robbery along with former United States president Donald Trump, which appeared too realistic.

The AI system of X CEO Elon Musk, Grok, has now created deepfake videos of him carrying out armed robbery along with former United States president Donald Trump, which appeared too realistic. Days after Musk held a glitch-ridden interview with Trump, his own AI technology, Grok, has been used by people to create videos of both carrying out criminal activities. AI Visuals studio The Dor Brothers created an AI deepfake video which depicted Musk, Trump and many other world leaders as criminals. The Hustle 🔫🔥 Somebody said uncensored? Thank you @grok for letting us all have some fun 🙌💯 Note: We don't hold any political stance, just having some fun 😊 @elonmusk#GROK #GROK2 #grokimages #Grok2images pic.twitter.com/w5y428fVJ9 — The Dor Brothers (@thedorbrothers) August 21, 2024 × Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot, which has been developed by Musk’s company xAI, has been used to create the video, which shows Musk looting a convenience store at gunpoint. Also Read: Elon Musk responds after Donald Trump offers Tesla CEO cabinet spot in his administration Musk was then seen in handcuffs, taken by police officers in the AI-generated video. Adding a caption to the video, the makers wrote, “Somebody said uncensored? Thank you @grok for letting us all have some fun.” In the other Grok-generated videos, Trump and Kamala Harris were also seen committing crimes. Here's how netizens reacted to viral deepfake videos Some of the social media users expressed concern over how realistic the video appeared to be and wondered if there will be a time when it will be difficult to differentiate between deepfake and real footage. “AI has gotten so crazy! Who knows what's real anymore,” wrote a user. “So this is the terrifying part. No matter what side you're on, even if there were real video evidence of people committing crimes, it can be dismissed as AI," another user stated. Watch: Nasa selects Musk's SpaceX to rescue astronauts marooned in space “This tech is getting better and better all the time. Lots of people will be easily fooled/manipulated," wrote a third user. “We opened the door and invited this in," commented a fourth user. “We’re about 1 model update away from totally believable deepfakes," argued a fifth user. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk put up a cryptic gun emoji post on his social media platform X, shortly after US President Joe Biden spoke on the rising gun violence in the US.</p>

<p>"More children are killed by gunfire in America than anywhere else," Biden stated in a powerful farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday (Aug 20).</p>

<p>"That's why Kamala (Harris) and I are proud to have passed major gun legislation... Now it's time to ban assault weapons," Biden told the crowd.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-latest-gaffe-calls-kamala-harris-the-president-at-michigan-rally-751816">Trump's latest gaffe: Calls Kamala Harris 'the president' at Michigan rally</a></p>

<p>As the US President Biden spoke, Musk, who endorsed Trump last month, shared an emoji-filled post on X, without detailing.</p>

<p>The emojis were of guns and a man dancing.</p>

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<p>"The gun emoji being nerfed in 2016 marked the ascendance of woke mind virus," he said in another post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Donald Trump offers Musk cabinet spot in his administration</strong></p>

<p>Former US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of offering Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with Reuters on Monday (Aug 19), Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor.</p>

<p>"I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>Elon Musk responded to Trump's offer on his social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am willing to serve," posted Musk.</p>

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<p>Although earlier Musk denied having any discussions with Trump about a potential advisory role in Trump’s cabinet.</p>

<p><strong>Gun violence in US</strong></p>

<p>According to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a website that tracks shootings across the US, over 10,000 people have died this year from "willful, malicious, or accidental shootings."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whos-going-to-tell-him-michelle-obama-targets-trump-at-dnc-speech-over-black-jobs-remark-751822">Michelle Obama targets Trump at DNC speech over 'Black jobs' remark</a></p>

<p>Around 19 people have so far been killed this year in 352 mass shootings in the US. In 2023, 40 people were killed in 656 mass shootings, the website records say.</p>

<p>The GVA further says over 900 children 17 years old and younger, including 154 under the age of 11, have been killed in shootings this year.</p>

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk put up a cryptic gun emoji post on his social media platform X, shortly after US President Joe Biden spoke on the rising gun violence in the US.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk put up a cryptic gun emoji post on his social media platform X, shortly after US President Joe Biden spoke on the rising gun violence in the US. "More children are killed by gunfire in America than anywhere else," Biden stated in a powerful farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday (Aug 20). "That's why Kamala (Harris) and I are proud to have passed major gun legislation... Now it's time to ban assault weapons," Biden told the crowd. Also read: Trump's latest gaffe: Calls Kamala Harris 'the president' at Michigan rally As the US President Biden spoke, Musk, who endorsed Trump last month, shared an emoji-filled post on X, without detailing. The emojis were of guns and a man dancing. 🕺🕺🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🕺🕺 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × "The gun emoji being nerfed in 2016 marked the ascendance of woke mind virus," he said in another post. The gun emoji being nerfed in ~2016 marked the ascendance of woke_mind_virus.mp3.exe — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × Donald Trump offers Musk cabinet spot in his administration Former US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of offering Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House. In an interview with Reuters on Monday (Aug 19), Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor. "I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania. Elon Musk responded to Trump's offer on his social media platform X. "I am willing to serve," posted Musk. I am willing to serve pic.twitter.com/BJhGbcA2e0 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × Although earlier Musk denied having any discussions with Trump about a potential advisory role in Trump’s cabinet. Gun violence in US According to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a website that tracks shootings across the US, over 10,000 people have died this year from "willful, malicious, or accidental shootings." Also read: Michelle Obama targets Trump at DNC speech over 'Black jobs' remark Around 19 people have so far been killed this year in 352 mass shootings in the US. In 2023, 40 people were killed in 656 mass shootings, the website records say. The GVA further says over 900 children 17 years old and younger, including 154 under the age of 11, have been killed in shootings this year. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's cryptic emoji post as Biden speaks on gun violence in US

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently indicated a potential shift in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) policy if he returns to the White House. Trump, known for his scepticism towards green energy incentives, suggested he might end the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases. This announcement could have significant implications for the burgeoning EV market in the United States, particularly for automakers who have benefited from these subsidies.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Questioning the EV Tax Credit: A Possible Reversal?</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump's reservations about the EV tax credit are not new. During his previous term, he attempted to repeal the incentive, a move that was ultimately reversed under President Joe Biden’s administration, which expanded the credit in 2022. Speaking to Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania, Trump expressed his general disapproval of tax credits and incentives. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing," Trump stated, hinting at a possible rollback of these benefits if he is re-elected.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The EV tax credit has played a crucial role in promoting the adoption of electric vehicles by making them more affordable for consumers. However, Trump’s comments suggest a preference for a more market-driven approach to the automotive industry. "I'm not making any final decisions on it," he said, adding that while he supports the concept of electric cars, he remains a fan of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles and hybrids as well.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Elon Musk in a Trump Administration?</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In a surprising turn, Trump also indicated his openness to involving Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his administration. Praising Musk's intelligence and innovative spirit, Trump said, "He's a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He's a brilliant guy." This potential collaboration could lead to interesting dynamics in U.S. technology and energy policies, given Musk's influence in the EV sector and beyond.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Musk, who recently endorsed Trump in the U.S. presidential race, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the possibility of joining a Trump administration. If appointed to a cabinet or advisory role, Musk’s involvement could signal a shift in how technology and energy policies are shaped in the future.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Challenges to the EV Market: A Smaller Market Ahead?</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump’s scepticism about the future of electric vehicles extends beyond tax incentives. He criticised the Biden administration's stricter emissions standards, which require automakers to increase production of EVs and plug-in hybrids. Trump argued that these regulations are pushing the industry towards a "much smaller market" for EVs due to ongoing concerns about high costs and battery range limitations.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">This perspective contrasts sharply with current trends, where many automakers are rapidly expanding their EV line-ups in response to global demand and regulatory pressures. If Trump were to relax these regulations, it could slow the momentum of EV adoption in the U.S. and alter the competitive landscape of the global automotive industry.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trade Policies: Tariffs and Domestic Production</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Beyond the EV market, Trump reiterated his commitment to reshaping U.S. trade policies, particularly concerning the automotive industry. He vowed to impose new tariffs on vehicles produced in Mexico for U.S. consumers, a move aimed at discouraging automakers from outsourcing production. "If you put tariffs on those cars, they're going to make it here," Trump asserted, emphasising his desire to boost domestic manufacturing.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump also expressed openness to foreign automakers, including Chinese companies, building vehicles in the U.S. "We’re going to give incentives, and if China and other countries want to come here and sell the cars, they’re going to build plants here," he said, highlighting a strategy to create jobs and stimulate the U.S. economy.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Big Tech in Trump's Crosshairs: Google and TikTok</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump took a firm stance against Alphabet's Google, describing the tech giant as operating like the "Wild West." While he stopped short of calling for the company to be broken up, he hinted at significant penalties, stating, "They're going to have to pay a great price."</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump also addressed the ongoing debate over TikTok, a popular short-video app owned by China’s ByteDance. Despite previous threats to ban the app, Trump acknowledged the complexities involved, particularly concerning free speech. He suggested that ByteDance might eventually sell TikTok’s U.S. assets, a move that could resolve the concerns surrounding the app’s ownership and data security.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">A Complex Road Ahead for U.S. Policy</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the presidency, his comments signal a potential shift in U.S. policy across several sectors, from electric vehicles to trade and technology. His scepticism towards EV incentives, coupled with his willingness to engage with influential figures like Elon Musk, suggests that a Trump administration could take a markedly different approach to the issues shaping the future of the American economy. Whether these ideas resonate with voters and industry leaders remains to be seen, but the implications for U.S. policy and global markets are significant.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">(<em>Inputs from Reuters</em>)</span></span></span></p>


Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently indicated a potential shift in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) policy if he returns to the White House. Trump, known for his scepticism towards green energy incentives, suggested he might end the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently indicated a potential shift in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) policy if he returns to the White House. Trump, known for his scepticism towards green energy incentives, suggested he might end the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases. This announcement could have significant implications for the burgeoning EV market in the United States, particularly for automakers who have benefited from these subsidies. Questioning the EV Tax Credit: A Possible Reversal? Trump's reservations about the EV tax credit are not new. During his previous term, he attempted to repeal the incentive, a move that was ultimately reversed under President Joe Biden’s administration, which expanded the credit in 2022. Speaking to Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania, Trump expressed his general disapproval of tax credits and incentives. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing," Trump stated, hinting at a possible rollback of these benefits if he is re-elected. The EV tax credit has played a crucial role in promoting the adoption of electric vehicles by making them more affordable for consumers. However, Trump’s comments suggest a preference for a more market-driven approach to the automotive industry. "I'm not making any final decisions on it," he said, adding that while he supports the concept of electric cars, he remains a fan of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles and hybrids as well. Elon Musk in a Trump Administration? In a surprising turn, Trump also indicated his openness to involving Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his administration. Praising Musk's intelligence and innovative spirit, Trump said, "He's a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He's a brilliant guy." This potential collaboration could lead to interesting dynamics in U.S. technology and energy policies, given Musk's influence in the EV sector and beyond. Musk, who recently endorsed Trump in the U.S. presidential race, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the possibility of joining a Trump administration. If appointed to a cabinet or advisory role, Musk’s involvement could signal a shift in how technology and energy policies are shaped in the future. Challenges to the EV Market: A Smaller Market Ahead? Trump’s scepticism about the future of electric vehicles extends beyond tax incentives. He criticised the Biden administration's stricter emissions standards, which require automakers to increase production of EVs and plug-in hybrids. Trump argued that these regulations are pushing the industry towards a "much smaller market" for EVs due to ongoing concerns about high costs and battery range limitations. This perspective contrasts sharply with current trends, where many automakers are rapidly expanding their EV line-ups in response to global demand and regulatory pressures. If Trump were to relax these regulations, it could slow the momentum of EV adoption in the U.S. and alter the competitive landscape of the global automotive industry. Trade Policies: Tariffs and Domestic Production Beyond the EV market, Trump reiterated his commitment to reshaping U.S. trade policies, particularly concerning the automotive industry. He vowed to impose new tariffs on vehicles produced in Mexico for U.S. consumers, a move aimed at discouraging automakers from outsourcing production. "If you put tariffs on those cars, they're going to make it here," Trump asserted, emphasising his desire to boost domestic manufacturing. Trump also expressed openness to foreign automakers, including Chinese companies, building vehicles in the U.S. "We’re going to give incentives, and if China and other countries want to come here and sell the cars, they’re going to build plants here," he said, highlighting a strategy to create jobs and stimulate the U.S. economy. Big Tech in Trump's Crosshairs: Google and TikTok Trump took a firm stance against Alphabet's Google, describing the tech giant as operating like the "Wild West." While he stopped short of calling for the company to be broken up, he hinted at significant penalties, stating, "They're going to have to pay a great price." Trump also addressed the ongoing debate over TikTok, a popular short-video app owned by China’s ByteDance. Despite previous threats to ban the app, Trump acknowledged the complexities involved, particularly concerning free speech. He suggested that ByteDance might eventually sell TikTok’s U.S. assets, a move that could resolve the concerns surrounding the app’s ownership and data security. A Complex Road Ahead for U.S. Policy As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the presidency, his comments signal a potential shift in U.S. policy across several sectors, from electric vehicles to trade and technology. His scepticism towards EV incentives, coupled with his willingness to engage with influential figures like Elon Musk, suggests that a Trump administration could take a markedly different approach to the issues shaping the future of the American economy. Whether these ideas resonate with voters and industry leaders remains to be seen, but the implications for U.S. policy and global markets are significant. (Inputs from Reuters)

Trump considers ending EV tax credit, taps Musk for cabinet role

<p>Former US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of offering Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House. In an interview with Reuters on Monday (Aug 19), Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor.</p>

<p>"I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>Elon Musk responded to Trump's offer on his social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am willing to serve," posted Musk.</p>

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<p>However, Trump's support for Musk could also be influenced by his stance on electric vehicle incentives which could impact Tesla’s business. The former president suggested he might eliminate the $7,500 tax credit available for certain new electric vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing."</p>

<p>This proposal comes even though Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, benefits from such incentives.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musks-interview-with-trump-on-x-hit-by-massive-cyberattack-749606">Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack</a></strong></p>

<p>The offer of a role to Musk is particularly notable given Musk’s shifting political allegiances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk had initially supported President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. However, Musk publicly endorsed Trump after surviving an assassination attempt.</p>

<p>Trump's remarks follow a recent interview Musk conducted with Trump on X, where Trump praised Musk’s electric vehicles. While he said that not everyone should own an electric car, Trump commended Musk for producing "great products."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump attacks Harris in interview with Elon Musk on 'X'</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier this year, Musk denied having any discussions with Trump about a potential advisory role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There have not been any discussions of a role for me in a potential Trump Presidency," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, during their live chat last week, Trump indicated he would be open to involving Musk in a "government efficiency commission", a suggestion Musk had floated to ensure that "taxpayers' money is spent in a good way."</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of offering Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House.

Former US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of offering Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House. In an interview with Reuters on Monday (Aug 19), Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor. "I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania. Elon Musk responded to Trump's offer on his social media platform X. "I am willing to serve," posted Musk. I am willing to serve pic.twitter.com/BJhGbcA2e0 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × However, Trump's support for Musk could also be influenced by his stance on electric vehicle incentives which could impact Tesla’s business. The former president suggested he might eliminate the $7,500 tax credit available for certain new electric vehicles. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing." This proposal comes even though Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, benefits from such incentives. Also read | Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack The offer of a role to Musk is particularly notable given Musk’s shifting political allegiances. Musk had initially supported President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. However, Musk publicly endorsed Trump after surviving an assassination attempt. Trump's remarks follow a recent interview Musk conducted with Trump on X, where Trump praised Musk’s electric vehicles. While he said that not everyone should own an electric car, Trump commended Musk for producing "great products." Also watch | Donald Trump attacks Harris in interview with Elon Musk on 'X' × Earlier this year, Musk denied having any discussions with Trump about a potential advisory role. "There have not been any discussions of a role for me in a potential Trump Presidency," he said. However, during their live chat last week, Trump indicated he would be open to involving Musk in a "government efficiency commission", a suggestion Musk had floated to ensure that "taxpayers' money is spent in a good way." (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk responds after Donald Trump offers Tesla CEO cabinet spot in his administration

<p>Social media platform X on Saturday (Aug 17) said it was shutting down its operations in Brazil "effective immediately" following "censorship orders" from Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes.</p>

<p>The firm, owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, claimed its representative in the South American country was threatened by the Supreme Court judge with legal action if it did not comply with legal orders to take down some content.</p>

<p>"Moraes has chosen to threaten our staff in Brazil rather than respect the law or due process," X's Global Government Affairs account posted.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwjElPnlvvyHAxVOia8BHWFqHh0QxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/grok-or-gross-elon-musks-new-ai-photo-tool-generates-deepfakes-of-taylor-swift-kamala-harris-750343" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/technology/grok-or-gross-elon-musks-new-ai-photo-tool-generates-deepfakes-of-taylor-swift-kamala-harris-750343&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjElPnlvvyHAxVOia8BHWFqHh0QxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">Grok or Gross? Elon Musk`s new AI photo tool generates deepfakes of Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris</a></strong></p>

<p>"As a result, to protect the safety of our staff, we have made the decision to close our operation in Brazil, effective immediately," the statement added.</p>

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<p>In a post on X, Musk&nbsp;dubbed Justice&nbsp;Alexandre as an "utter disgrace." "Due to demands by 'Justice'&nbsp;Alexandre in Brazil that would require us to break (in secret) Brazilian, Argentinian, American and international law, 𝕏 has no choice but to close our local operations in Brazil. He is an utter disgrace to justice," wrote Musk.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Due to demands by “Justice” <a href="https://twitter.com/alexandre?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alexandre</a> in Brazil that would require us to break (in secret) Brazilian, Argentinian, American and international law, 𝕏 has no choice but to close our local operations in Brazil.<br />
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He is an utter disgrace to justice. <a href="https://t.co/yAvX1TpuRp">https://t.co/yAvX1TpuRp</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Dispute between X and Judge Alexandre de Moraes</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this year,&nbsp;Moraes ordered X to take down accounts accused of posting fake news and spreading hatred&nbsp;during the regime of former&nbsp;President Jair Bolsonaro.</p>

<p>Musk called the order "unconstitutional,"&nbsp;and moved to unblock the previously-banned accounts. Following this,&nbsp;Moraes ordered an inquiry into the US billionaire.</p>

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<p>But later, an X representative told the Supreme Court that it would comply with the legal ruling and block the accounts.</p>

<p>However, in&nbsp;April this year, X lawyers argued that&nbsp;"operational faults" allowed some banned accounts to stay afloat on the social media platform, leading to a partial implementation of the top court's order.</p>

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Social media platform X on Saturday (Aug 17) said it was shutting down its operations in Brazil "effective immediately" following "censorship orders" from Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes.

Social media platform X on Saturday (Aug 17) said it was shutting down its operations in Brazil "effective immediately" following "censorship orders" from Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes. The firm, owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, claimed its representative in the South American country was threatened by the Supreme Court judge with legal action if it did not comply with legal orders to take down some content. "Moraes has chosen to threaten our staff in Brazil rather than respect the law or due process," X's Global Government Affairs account posted. Also read: Grok or Gross? Elon Musk`s new AI photo tool generates deepfakes of Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris "As a result, to protect the safety of our staff, we have made the decision to close our operation in Brazil, effective immediately," the statement added. Last night, Alexandre de Moraes threatened our legal representative in Brazil with arrest if we do not comply with his censorship orders. He did so in a secret order, which we share here to expose his actions. Despite our numerous appeals to the Supreme Court not being heard,… pic.twitter.com/Pm2ovyydhE — Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) August 17, 2024 × In a post on X, Musk dubbed Justice Alexandre as an "utter disgrace." "Due to demands by 'Justice' Alexandre in Brazil that would require us to break (in secret) Brazilian, Argentinian, American and international law, 𝕏 has no choice but to close our local operations in Brazil. He is an utter disgrace to justice," wrote Musk. Due to demands by “Justice” @Alexandre in Brazil that would require us to break (in secret) Brazilian, Argentinian, American and international law, 𝕏 has no choice but to close our local operations in Brazil. He is an utter disgrace to justice. https://t.co/yAvX1TpuRp — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2024 × Dispute between X and Judge Alexandre de Moraes Earlier this year, Moraes ordered X to take down accounts accused of posting fake news and spreading hatred during the regime of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Musk called the order "unconstitutional," and moved to unblock the previously-banned accounts. Following this, Moraes ordered an inquiry into the US billionaire. Also read: Donald Trump`s interview with Elon Musk on X hit by `massive` cyberattack But later, an X representative told the Supreme Court that it would comply with the legal ruling and block the accounts. However, in April this year, X lawyers argued that "operational faults" allowed some banned accounts to stay afloat on the social media platform, leading to a partial implementation of the top court's order. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Billionaire Elon Musk and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump's AI generated dance video has taken the&nbsp;social media by storm. Elon Musk shared the video on social media platform X (previously Twitter), with the caption “Haters will say this is AI generated”. In the video, Musk and Trump can be seen dancing to the famous disco-pop song "Stayin Alive” by Bee Gees, and people love the video. The video has so far gathered over 6,50,7000 views and has more than 3500 re-tweets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video comes&nbsp;after Elon Musk and Donald Trump sat for a friendly two-hour interview on Musk’s social media platform X on Monday (August 12). The livestream got delayed for more than 40 minutes due to technical problems. Later Musk blamed the delay in the livestream on the distributed denial-of-service attack which happens when the server or network is flooded with traffic.</p>

<p>Donald Trump congratulated Elon Musk for the two-hour-long interview drawing more than 1.3 million users</p>

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<p>A similar event occurred on X in May 2023, when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had a chaotic start to his bid for the Republican nomination due to technical glitches on the social media platform. At that time, Trump reacted to the incident and mocked DeSantis, on his own social media platform, Truth Social. Trump posted, “My Red Button is bigger, better, stronger, and is working (TRUTH!). &nbsp;"Yours does not."</p>

<p>After Monday's incident, Musk came on to the social media platform X and wrote, "Am going to do some system scaling tests tonight &amp; tomorrow in advance of the conversation."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read|<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-whitewashes-kamala-harris-calls-her-beautiful-like-wife-melania-750181">Donald Trump whitewashes Kamala Harris? Calls her ‘beautiful’ like wife Melania</a>|</strong></p>

<p>Elon Musk announced his support for Donald Trump shortly after the attempted attack on Trump’s life, despite the Republicans' opposition to the support for electric car makers like Tesla. The chat gave Trump an unfiltered chance to clear the air of his attacks, claims, and grievances.&nbsp;</p>

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Billionaire Elon Musk and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump's AI generated dance video has taken the social media by storm. Elon Musk shared the video on social media platform X (previously Twitter), with the caption “Haters will say this is AI generated”.

Billionaire Elon Musk and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump's AI generated dance video has taken the social media by storm. Elon Musk shared the video on social media platform X (previously Twitter), with the caption “Haters will say this is AI generated”. In the video, Musk and Trump can be seen dancing to the famous disco-pop song "Stayin Alive” by Bee Gees, and people love the video. The video has so far gathered over 6,50,7000 views and has more than 3500 re-tweets. Haters will say this is AI 🕺🕺 pic.twitter.com/vqWVxiYXeD — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 14, 2024 × The video comes after Elon Musk and Donald Trump sat for a friendly two-hour interview on Musk’s social media platform X on Monday (August 12). The livestream got delayed for more than 40 minutes due to technical problems. Later Musk blamed the delay in the livestream on the distributed denial-of-service attack which happens when the server or network is flooded with traffic. Donald Trump congratulated Elon Musk for the two-hour-long interview drawing more than 1.3 million users Also Read|The Notebook actress Gena Rowlands dead at 94| A similar event occurred on X in May 2023, when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had a chaotic start to his bid for the Republican nomination due to technical glitches on the social media platform. At that time, Trump reacted to the incident and mocked DeSantis, on his own social media platform, Truth Social. Trump posted, “My Red Button is bigger, better, stronger, and is working (TRUTH!). "Yours does not." After Monday's incident, Musk came on to the social media platform X and wrote, "Am going to do some system scaling tests tonight & tomorrow in advance of the conversation." Also Read|Donald Trump whitewashes Kamala Harris? Calls her ‘beautiful’ like wife Melania| Elon Musk announced his support for Donald Trump shortly after the attempted attack on Trump’s life, despite the Republicans' opposition to the support for electric car makers like Tesla. The chat gave Trump an unfiltered chance to clear the air of his attacks, claims, and grievances. With inputs from agencies

AI Video of Trump and Musk Grooving to Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive' Goes Viral

<p>A former employee of Twitter, now X, who was earlier sacked by owner Elon Musk for not replying to his email in which he appealed to the staff to remain 'extremely hardcore', has now been given a payout of £470,000 (approx. $603,818).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gary Rooney, who was working as a senior executive at Twitter's Europe headquarters in Ireland, was at that time informed that the employee had resigned when he failed to respond to Musk's email after the latter had taken over the company.</p>

<p>Musk,&nbsp;who purchased Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022, after a few weeks sent an email to people informing them that 'Twitter 2.0' needs to succeed and employees should be 'extremely hardcore'.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-a-teenager-on-the-bus-with-no-headphones-should-face-arrest-warrant-says-ex-twitter-chief-749585">Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief</a></p>

<p>"If you are sure that you want to be part of the new Twitter, please click yes on the link below," Musk wrote in an email and added that the staff who will fail to click on yes will receive severance pay of three months.</p>

<p>According to Ireland's Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), Rooney did not click 'yes'.</p>

<p>Rooney was appointed as the director of 'source-to-pay' at the Dublin office of Twitter at the time and three days later he was sent another email from the company "to acknowledge your decision to resign and accept the voluntary separation offer".</p>

<h2><strong>Here's why the employee did not click on 'yes'</strong></h2>

<p>Rooney was employed at Twitter for nine years before the company said that he should consider that he resigned on November 18, 2022, and added that his access to the Twitter system has been deactivated, as reported by The Guardian.</p>

<p>A week later, Rooney emailed Twitter claiming that "at no time have I indicated to Twitter that I am resigning my position, nor have I seen any separation agreement let alone accepted one."</p>

<p>Rooney added that he loved working at Twitter before Musk took over.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk says will fight Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules”</strong></p>

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<p>He said that he feared opening the email, which was sent by Musk to the employees in which he had to click "yes", fearing that it was malware or spam.</p>

<p>In another message sent to two colleagues, Rooney expressed his reservations on Musk's plans for 'Twitter 2.0'.</p>

<p>WRC official Michael MacNamee, in the decision, said that the decision of Rooney not to click 'yes' in the email cannot be considered a resignation.</p>

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A former employee of Twitter, now X, who was earlier sacked by owner Elon Musk for not replying to his email in which he appealed to the staff to remain 'extremely hardcore', has now been given a payout of £470,000 (approx.

A former employee of Twitter, now X, who was earlier sacked by owner Elon Musk for not replying to his email in which he appealed to the staff to remain 'extremely hardcore', has now been given a payout of £470,000 (approx. $603,818). Gary Rooney, who was working as a senior executive at Twitter's Europe headquarters in Ireland, was at that time informed that the employee had resigned when he failed to respond to Musk's email after the latter had taken over the company. Musk, who purchased Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022, after a few weeks sent an email to people informing them that 'Twitter 2.0' needs to succeed and employees should be 'extremely hardcore'. Also Read: Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief "If you are sure that you want to be part of the new Twitter, please click yes on the link below," Musk wrote in an email and added that the staff who will fail to click on yes will receive severance pay of three months. According to Ireland's Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), Rooney did not click 'yes'. Rooney was appointed as the director of 'source-to-pay' at the Dublin office of Twitter at the time and three days later he was sent another email from the company "to acknowledge your decision to resign and accept the voluntary separation offer". Here's why the employee did not click on 'yes' Rooney was employed at Twitter for nine years before the company said that he should consider that he resigned on November 18, 2022, and added that his access to the Twitter system has been deactivated, as reported by The Guardian. A week later, Rooney emailed Twitter claiming that "at no time have I indicated to Twitter that I am resigning my position, nor have I seen any separation agreement let alone accepted one." Rooney added that he loved working at Twitter before Musk took over. Watch: Elon Musk says will fight Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules” He said that he feared opening the email, which was sent by Musk to the employees in which he had to click "yes", fearing that it was malware or spam. In another message sent to two colleagues, Rooney expressed his reservations on Musk's plans for 'Twitter 2.0'. WRC official Michael MacNamee, in the decision, said that the decision of Rooney not to click 'yes' in the email cannot be considered a resignation. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Deepfakes of pop star Taylor Swift and US presidential candidate Kamala Harris in lingerie. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump riding a plane to the World Trade Center, evoking the 9/11 terror attack. Hitler memes using Disney characters. These are some of the images thrown up by Elon Musk's new AI chat app Grok, which rolled out its text-to-image tool on Wednesday (Aug 14).</p>

<p>This is raising concerns about the proper use of AI, particularly its text-to-image apps which are all the rage these days.</p>

<p>Grok, the AI chat app by Musk, is a rival to ChatGPT and appears to have no checking mechanism that would refuse to execute prompts for images on controversial, explicit or offensive subjects.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH: X's AI Chatbot Grok under fire for false ballot deadlines</strong></p>

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<p>The text-to-image feature is restricted to paid subscribers of X, the social media platform owned by Musk.</p>

<h2><strong>What all did Grok image generator tool produce?</strong></h2>

<p>It appeared that Grok allows violent, explicit and offensive content prompts.</p>

<p>According to a report in The Guardian, the offensive images generated by Grok included Prophet Muhammad holding a bomb as well as lingerie photos featuring&nbsp;Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris and Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/explained-what-gives-elon-musks-funny-chatbot-grok-an-edge-over-its-rivals-656515">Explained | What gives Elon Musk's funny chatbot Grok an edge over its rivals?</a></strong></p>

<p>ChatGPT, on the other hand, would reject prompts for such images&nbsp;citing its terms of service that prohibit depictions of real-world violence, disrespect to religious figures and explicit content.</p>

<p>The test by the British newspaper also showed that Grok appears to be ready to generate images based on copyrighted characters, with some minor tweaks in the prompts. These included a pic of Disney character Mickey Mouse saluting German Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, and Donald Duck using heroin.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/friendly-fire-elon-musks-ai-chatbot-grok-roasts-him-calls-the-billionaire-overrated-663286">'Friendly fire': Elon Musk's AI chatbot 'Grok' roasts him, calls him 'overrated'. Billionaire concurs</a></strong><br />
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<p>When asked to create images of political violence, The Guardian report said,&nbsp;Grok showed "Trump lying down with blackened hands and an explosion behind."</p>

<p>The Guardian test found that the Grok image generation chatbot lacked "most of the safety guardrails that have become standard within the artificial intelligence industry."</p>

<p>Grok did reject requests to produce nude images.</p>

<p>Musk has been promoting Grok image generator on X, the social media platform he owns.</p>

<p>In a post on X, Musk described Grok image generator as the most fun AI in the world. He also shared several images generated by others using Grok.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is Grok AI?</strong></h2>

<p>Grok is a chatbot that uses Large Language Model or (LLM). The generative AI chatbot, developed by Musk's xAI, was seen as a direct challenge to ChatGPT when Musk announced its launch in November 2023.</p>

<p>Musk himself was a co-founder of ChatGPI parent OpenAI, before leaving it.</p>

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Deepfakes of pop star Taylor Swift and US presidential candidate Kamala Harris in lingerie. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump riding a plane to the World Trade Center, evoking the 9/11 terror attack.

Deepfakes of pop star Taylor Swift and US presidential candidate Kamala Harris in lingerie. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump riding a plane to the World Trade Center, evoking the 9/11 terror attack. Hitler memes using Disney characters. These are some of the images thrown up by Elon Musk's new AI chat app Grok, which rolled out its text-to-image tool on Wednesday (Aug 14). This is raising concerns about the proper use of AI, particularly its text-to-image apps which are all the rage these days. Grok, the AI chat app by Musk, is a rival to ChatGPT and appears to have no checking mechanism that would refuse to execute prompts for images on controversial, explicit or offensive subjects. WATCH: X's AI Chatbot Grok under fire for false ballot deadlines × The text-to-image feature is restricted to paid subscribers of X, the social media platform owned by Musk. What all did Grok image generator tool produce? It appeared that Grok allows violent, explicit and offensive content prompts. According to a report in The Guardian, the offensive images generated by Grok included Prophet Muhammad holding a bomb as well as lingerie photos featuring Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris and Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Also read: Explained | What gives Elon Musk's funny chatbot Grok an edge over its rivals? ChatGPT, on the other hand, would reject prompts for such images citing its terms of service that prohibit depictions of real-world violence, disrespect to religious figures and explicit content. The test by the British newspaper also showed that Grok appears to be ready to generate images based on copyrighted characters, with some minor tweaks in the prompts. These included a pic of Disney character Mickey Mouse saluting German Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, and Donald Duck using heroin. Also read: 'Friendly fire': Elon Musk's AI chatbot 'Grok' roasts him, calls him 'overrated'. Billionaire concurs When asked to create images of political violence, The Guardian report said, Grok showed "Trump lying down with blackened hands and an explosion behind." The Guardian test found that the Grok image generation chatbot lacked "most of the safety guardrails that have become standard within the artificial intelligence industry." Grok did reject requests to produce nude images. Musk has been promoting Grok image generator on X, the social media platform he owns. In a post on X, Musk described Grok image generator as the most fun AI in the world. He also shared several images generated by others using Grok. Grok is the most fun AI in the world! https://t.co/5ZS2iDkwim — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 14, 2024 × What is Grok AI? Grok is a chatbot that uses Large Language Model or (LLM). The generative AI chatbot, developed by Musk's xAI, was seen as a direct challenge to ChatGPT when Musk announced its launch in November 2023. Musk himself was a co-founder of ChatGPI parent OpenAI, before leaving it. (With inputs from agencies)

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