As tensions rise between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Pakistan government has been suspended in India in response to a legal demand.&nbsp;
This comes a day after India announced big measures against Pakistan after terrorists killed at least 27 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.&nbsp;
The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliate, claimed responsibility for the attack in Pahalgam.&nbsp;
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After opening the account of Pakistan government on X, it reads, "Account Withheld, @GovtofPakistan has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand.&rdquo;
However, this is not the first time that India has withheld the Pakistan government's account.&nbsp;
Earlier in March 2023, Twitter banned the Government of Pakistan's account in India, and also in July and October 2022.&nbsp;
The decision to withhold a Twitter account is usually made after taking into consideration applicable local laws, according to Twitter's Help Center.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;With hundreds of millions of Tweets posted every day around the world, our goal is to respect user expression, while also taking into consideration applicable local laws. Many countries, including the United States, have laws that may apply to Tweets and/or Twitter account content,&rdquo; as per the official page.&nbsp;
Moreover, India on Wednesday suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, shut the Attari Integrated Check Post, and cancelled Pakistani access to the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES).&nbsp;
In a retaliatory move, Pakistan also copied India's diplomatic actions, and suspended all trade with India, while also closing the Wagah Border Post, with immediate effect.
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Pakistan also suspended all visas under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) issued to Indian nationals and deemed them cancelled with immediate effect.&nbsp;
Pakistan also declared the Indian Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors in Islamabad "persona non grata".&nbsp;
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This comes a day after India announced big measures against Pakistan after terrorists killed at least 27 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. India news Pakistan

As tensions rise between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Pakistan government has been suspended in India in response to a legal demand. This comes a day after India announced big measures against Pakistan after terrorists killed at least 27 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliate, claimed responsibility for the attack in Pahalgam. Also read: Pahalgam terror attack: Will Pakistan walk the FATF tightrope again? After opening the account of Pakistan government on X, it reads, "Account Withheld, @GovtofPakistan has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand.” However, this is not the first time that India has withheld the Pakistan government's account. Earlier in March 2023, Twitter banned the Government of Pakistan's account in India, and also in July and October 2022. The decision to withhold a Twitter account is usually made after taking into consideration applicable local laws, according to Twitter's Help Center. Also read: Pakistan detains BSF jawan after he crossed border inadvertently, meeting underway to ensure his return “With hundreds of millions of Tweets posted every day around the world, our goal is to respect user expression, while also taking into consideration applicable local laws. Many countries, including the United States, have laws that may apply to Tweets and/or Twitter account content,” as per the official page. Moreover, India on Wednesday suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, shut the Attari Integrated Check Post, and cancelled Pakistani access to the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES). In a retaliatory move, Pakistan also copied India's diplomatic actions, and suspended all trade with India, while also closing the Wagah Border Post, with immediate effect. Also read: Pakistan scared of India? Islamabad to carry out missile test amid India's strict actions over Pahalgam terror attack Pakistan also suspended all visas under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) issued to Indian nationals and deemed them cancelled with immediate effect. Pakistan also declared the Indian Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors in Islamabad "persona non grata". WATCH | India-Pak row| India: Pakistan's defence, navy and air advisers told to go back

Another BIG move by India: Pakistan govt X account withheld in India amid tensions over Pahalgam terror attack

Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media platform, X, is planning to discontinue the Direct Messages (DMs) feature, software engineer Zach Warunek said. &nbsp;
Warunek, who has over 24.8K followers on X, wrote, &ldquo;The whole entire DM&rsquo;s will be gone soon&rdquo;.
The claims have led to rumours, with people saying that a new feature called &lsquo;XChat&rsquo; will replace DMs.
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<h2>X users react&nbsp;</h2>
Warunek's post, which came in response to a query regarding the message requests feature, has gained hundreds of comments, with users expressing shock and surprise.
&ldquo;I see. Exciting to see what will replace it hehe,&rdquo; a user wrote.&nbsp;
While another said, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s a horrible idea- please don&rsquo;t do it.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;You're deleting the DM feature? Why? That sounds like a terrible idea,&rdquo; a third said.
<h2>Will X delete messaging feature?</h2>
Warunek clarified saying that the private messaging feature will not be deleted, but instead rewritten.
&ldquo;Guys obviously X would not delete messaging. Rewrite instead,&rdquo; he responded as users flooded the comments with various reactions.
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Guys obviously 𝕏 would not delete messaging. Rewrite instead
&mdash; Zach Warunek (@ZachWarunek) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachWarunek/status/1912564827492630668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;Thanks for clarifying. People just like to panic. Also it's a good sign for X, that people take it so seriously when something is changing. It means they like your platform,&rdquo; a user noted, replying to him.
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<h2>Will XChat replace DMs?&nbsp;</h2>
While there is no official confirmation given by X, a user shared screenshots of a chat interface called &lsquo;XChat&rsquo;, which is rumoured to replace DMs.&nbsp;
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BREAKING: Let's take a look at X's upcoming messenger "XChat"! <a href="https://t.co/h0rySubehy">pic.twitter.com/h0rySubehy</a>
&mdash; Nima Owji (@nima_owji) <a href="https://twitter.com/nima_owji/status/1910015526006616107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
However, X&rsquo;s AI bot Grok rejected the claims.
&ldquo;The claim about X removing Direct Messages and replacing them with &ldquo;XChat&rdquo; is not real. No official announcements from X confirm this change, and DMs are still in use,&rdquo; it said.
However, it said, &ldquo;XChat appears to be a potential new feature under development, not a replacement for DMs. You can continue using DMs as usual.&rdquo;
Reportedly, Musk is planning to turn X into a so-called &ldquo;everything app&rdquo; that will incorporate media sharing, sophisticated AI features, and payment capabilities.

The claims have led to rumours, with people saying that a new feature called ‘XChat’ will replace DMs. Trending | World

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is planning to discontinue the Direct Messages (DMs) feature, software engineer Zach Warunek said. Warunek, who has over 24.8K followers on X, wrote, “The whole entire DM’s will be gone soon”. The claims have led to rumours, with people saying that a new feature called ‘XChat’ will replace DMs. Also read | '300-year-old folk getting Social Security': Biden pokes fun at Trump administration, Musk responds with data on 'vampires' X users react Warunek's post, which came in response to a query regarding the message requests feature, has gained hundreds of comments, with users expressing shock and surprise. “I see. Exciting to see what will replace it hehe,” a user wrote. While another said, “That’s a horrible idea- please don’t do it.” Also read | ‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’ “You're deleting the DM feature? Why? That sounds like a terrible idea,” a third said. Will X delete messaging feature? Warunek clarified saying that the private messaging feature will not be deleted, but instead rewritten. “Guys obviously X would not delete messaging. Rewrite instead,” he responded as users flooded the comments with various reactions. Guys obviously 𝕏 would not delete messaging. Rewrite instead — Zach Warunek (@ZachWarunek) April 16, 2025 “Thanks for clarifying. People just like to panic. Also it's a good sign for X, that people take it so seriously when something is changing. It means they like your platform,” a user noted, replying to him. Also read | 'Devastating, illegal’: Elon Musk's DOGE falsely lists 6100 migrants as dead in Social Security ‘death file’ Will XChat replace DMs? While there is no official confirmation given by X, a user shared screenshots of a chat interface called ‘XChat’, which is rumoured to replace DMs. BREAKING: Let's take a look at X's upcoming messenger "XChat"! pic.twitter.com/h0rySubehy — Nima Owji (@nima_owji) April 9, 2025 However, X’s AI bot Grok rejected the claims. “The claim about X removing Direct Messages and replacing them with “XChat” is not real. No official announcements from X confirm this change, and DMs are still in use,” it said. However, it said, “XChat appears to be a potential new feature under development, not a replacement for DMs. You can continue using DMs as usual.” Reportedly, Musk is planning to turn X into a so-called “everything app” that will incorporate media sharing, sophisticated AI features, and payment capabilities.

Rumours surface claiming X is planning to shut down DMs. Here’s the truth

There has been a massive data breach at Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) as a hacker claimed to have publicly posted a database containing details of around 200 million X users.&nbsp;
The researchers discovered a post on the hacking forum "Breachforums" from a user named ThinkingOne, according to Safetydetective.com.
The post included a 34 GB .CSV file containing data from over 201 million entities.&nbsp;
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The data includes plenty of metadata on each account, and the email address connected to the account.&nbsp;
SafetyDetectives said they checked a sample of users included in the leak and found that the information was correct and that the emails listed were valid.
The hacker in the post claimed that the data was shared after the realisation that neither X nor the general public was aware of &ldquo;the largest social media breach ever&rdquo;.
ThinkingOne further claimed to have tried contacting X via several methods, however, there was no response.&nbsp;
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Moreover, the researchers at Safetydetective.com said they have verified the leaked data, which includes X screen names and user IDs, full names, locations, email addresses, follower counts, profile data, time zones, profile images, and more.
&ldquo;We reviewed the information corresponding to 100 users in the list, and we found that it matched what was shown on Twitter. We also verified a considerable amount of emails, which turned out to be valid email addresses, though we cannot confirm that the emails belong to the accounts listed,&rdquo; they said.
<h2>'A data enthusiast, not a hacker'</h2>
ThinkingOne, in a conversation with Forbes, claimed that they don's consider themselves a hacker, but rather data enthusiasts &ldquo;who try to ensure everything they do is legal&rdquo;.
&ldquo;This is by far the largest social media breach ever, in terms of the number of users, and there is at least a possibility that the person responsible for the breach has other data, including emails, phone numbers and passwords,&rdquo; ThinkingOne claimed.
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However, the exact origin of the breach is still unclear, ThinkingOne claims that they accessed X data leaked in January 2022 and added it to a further breach, which they claimed was leaked in January 2025.
&ldquo;The dataset leaked in January 2025 included over 2.8 billion unique Twitter IDs and screennames,&rdquo; ThinkingOne told Forbes, &ldquo;I checked a representative sample of 100 and 92 had the correct user ID and screenname.&rsquo;
&ldquo;How could someone enumerate all Twitter user IDs, unless they were an employee or this was a very serious hacking job?," the hacker added.&nbsp;
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<h2>(With inputs from agencies)</h2>

World , trending: SafetyDetectives said they checked a sample of users included in the leak and found that information was correct and that the emails listed were valid.

There has been a massive data breach at Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) as a hacker claimed to have publicly posted a database containing details of around 200 million X users. The researchers discovered a post on the hacking forum "Breachforums" from a user named ThinkingOne, according to Safetydetective.com. The post included a 34 GB .CSV file containing data from over 201 million entities. Also read: AT&T data breach: Personal information of 73 million current and former users leaked online The data includes plenty of metadata on each account, and the email address connected to the account. SafetyDetectives said they checked a sample of users included in the leak and found that the information was correct and that the emails listed were valid. The hacker in the post claimed that the data was shared after the realisation that neither X nor the general public was aware of “the largest social media breach ever”. ThinkingOne further claimed to have tried contacting X via several methods, however, there was no response. Also read: 'Not your fault': Elon Musk's X goes down for the second time in day, 'don’t fret' app assures Moreover, the researchers at Safetydetective.com said they have verified the leaked data, which includes X screen names and user IDs, full names, locations, email addresses, follower counts, profile data, time zones, profile images, and more. “We reviewed the information corresponding to 100 users in the list, and we found that it matched what was shown on Twitter. We also verified a considerable amount of emails, which turned out to be valid email addresses, though we cannot confirm that the emails belong to the accounts listed,” they said. 'A data enthusiast, not a hacker' ThinkingOne, in a conversation with Forbes, claimed that they don's consider themselves a hacker, but rather data enthusiasts “who try to ensure everything they do is legal”. “This is by far the largest social media breach ever, in terms of the number of users, and there is at least a possibility that the person responsible for the breach has other data, including emails, phone numbers and passwords,” ThinkingOne claimed. Also read: India vs Grok 3: Will Modi govt ban the sharp-tongued AI bot of Elon Musk's X? Your questions, answered However, the exact origin of the breach is still unclear, ThinkingOne claims that they accessed X data leaked in January 2022 and added it to a further breach, which they claimed was leaked in January 2025. “The dataset leaked in January 2025 included over 2.8 billion unique Twitter IDs and screennames,” ThinkingOne told Forbes, “I checked a representative sample of 100 and 92 had the correct user ID and screenname.’ “How could someone enumerate all Twitter user IDs, unless they were an employee or this was a very serious hacking job?," the hacker added. Also read: Is Grok AI in trouble? Indian govt in touch with Elon Musk's X over chatbot's witty-abusive answers (With inputs from agencies)

'Largest breach ever': Massive data breach at Musk's X leaks over 200 million users' email addresses, photos and more

Elon Musk made his second acquisition of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In an all-stock purchase that valued X at 33 billion dollars, excluding debt, Musk used his artificial intelligence business, xAI, to acquire his social networking platform on March 28.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">The real question is: Why did Musk do this deal? <o:p></o:p></h2>
First and foremost, the xAI deal offers unexpected wins for X investors. <o:p></o:p>
After more than two years of uncertainty following Musk's takeover, during which both users and advertisers fled the social network, the decision to merge the businesses is a win for X investors. They now have a stake in a young AI company with significantly more potential. According to Musk, the new combined firm, xAI Holdings, is valued at 80 billion dollars after the latest deal, which is an increase from the valuation of about 50 billion dollars in November, when the firm previously raised investment. Although unexpected, the two companies have collaborated extensively, sharing information and distributing Grok, xAI's chatbot.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">The question, though, is: What is the real value of X in xAI? <o:p></o:p></h2>
From a tech point of view, the exclusive dataset that xAI will have access to through X and its billions of user postings has garnered the majority of attention. This implies that xAI has ultimate control over X's dataset and can refuse to license that to any other AI rivals. Meanwhile, X can assist xAI in reaching millions of customers with its Grok chatbot and other offerings. This is where Musk gains a brownie point for the deal.<o:p></o:p>
Ai businesses have been known to devour private data sets. This is to train their AI systems and find methods to distinguish their chatbots from competitors. One company that generates hundreds of millions of dollars annually from AI licensing is reddit. The firm has leased its vast collection of user material to Google. Other AI firms may consider purchasing other social networks to obtain their own exclusive datasets similar to xAI. While perplexity did propose a merger with TikTok US as a solution to keeping the Bytedance-owned service in America, the deal did not go through.<o:p></o:p>
(With inputs from the agencies)<o:p></o:p>

Business & Economy: After more than two years of uncertainty following Musk's takeover, during which both users and advertisers fled the social network, the decision to merge the businesses is a win for X investors.

Elon Musk made his second acquisition of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In an all-stock purchase that valued X at 33 billion dollars, excluding debt, Musk used his artificial intelligence business, xAI, to acquire his social networking platform on March 28. The real question is: Why did Musk do this deal? First and foremost, the xAI deal offers unexpected wins for X investors. After more than two years of uncertainty following Musk's takeover, during which both users and advertisers fled the social network, the decision to merge the businesses is a win for X investors. They now have a stake in a young AI company with significantly more potential. According to Musk, the new combined firm, xAI Holdings, is valued at 80 billion dollars after the latest deal, which is an increase from the valuation of about 50 billion dollars in November, when the firm previously raised investment. Although unexpected, the two companies have collaborated extensively, sharing information and distributing Grok, xAI's chatbot. The question, though, is: What is the real value of X in xAI? From a tech point of view, the exclusive dataset that xAI will have access to through X and its billions of user postings has garnered the majority of attention. This implies that xAI has ultimate control over X's dataset and can refuse to license that to any other AI rivals. Meanwhile, X can assist xAI in reaching millions of customers with its Grok chatbot and other offerings. This is where Musk gains a brownie point for the deal. Ai businesses have been known to devour private data sets. This is to train their AI systems and find methods to distinguish their chatbots from competitors. One company that generates hundreds of millions of dollars annually from AI licensing is reddit. The firm has leased its vast collection of user material to Google. Other AI firms may consider purchasing other social networks to obtain their own exclusive datasets similar to xAI. While perplexity did propose a merger with TikTok US as a solution to keeping the Bytedance-owned service in America, the deal did not go through. (With inputs from the agencies)

Did Elon Musk just pull off a coup with xAI deal?

As in the past several people have tried to climb the White House fence, this time it was a small child, seen crawling through the fencing and trying to enter the White House on Wednesday (March 26).&nbsp;
After seeing the small child trying to crawl his way inside the White House, the Secret Service personnel quickly went there and picked up the child.&nbsp;
The video went viral on social media, as the child was seen playing with his beard.&nbsp;
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A kid squeezed through the fence on the north lawn of the White House. Secret Service has retrieved him and brought him back to his parents. <a href="https://t.co/42jpG1tF5w">pic.twitter.com/42jpG1tF5w</a>
&mdash; Tyler Smith (@tyler5mith) <a href="https://twitter.com/tyler5mith/status/1905026132069785715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
As shown in the video, a security officer was seen carrying the child in a blue hooded sweatshirt across the lawn before giving the child to another officer.&nbsp;
Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said that the incident occurred near the North Lawn at approximately 6:30 pm, shortly after US President Donald Trump made an announcement regarding proposed auto tariffs from the Oval Office.&nbsp;
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"Officers quickly reunited the child with their parents without incident," Guglielmi stated in a social media post.
Netizens started to mock about the incident, as one of the users commented, "Is that Elon's kid? If so, it's cool; that's his dad's house."
Another user commented, "lol, that's one way to visit the white house. Wonder what he wanted to see."
The third user joked that the child was there to interview for the highchair cabinet position.&nbsp;
However, such similar incidents have happened in the past too, but what makes it different is that this time it was a little child who was trying to cross the White House perimeter.&nbsp;
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Last month, a video went viral, showing a man wearing a black outfit getting stuck while climbing the security fencing outside the White House.&nbsp;
A tourist filmed the man as he charged towards the fence on the South Grounds on February 3 and started climbing to the top.&nbsp;
Witnesses said they heard the man say &ldquo;fu** it&rdquo; before he tried to climb over.
However, the climber got stuck as he reached the spikes at the top and then started to back up and climb back down. But, he was eventually swarmed by agents.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: After seeing the small child trying to crawl his way inside the White House, the Secret Service personnel quickly went there and picked up the child.

As in the past several people have tried to climb the White House fence, this time it was a small child, seen crawling through the fencing and trying to enter the White House on Wednesday (March 26). After seeing the small child trying to crawl his way inside the White House, the Secret Service personnel quickly went there and picked up the child. The video went viral on social media, as the child was seen playing with his beard. Also read: Trump continues to have 'confidence in his national security team': White House A kid squeezed through the fence on the north lawn of the White House. Secret Service has retrieved him and brought him back to his parents. pic.twitter.com/42jpG1tF5w — Tyler Smith (@tyler5mith) March 26, 2025 As shown in the video, a security officer was seen carrying the child in a blue hooded sweatshirt across the lawn before giving the child to another officer. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said that the incident occurred near the North Lawn at approximately 6:30 pm, shortly after US President Donald Trump made an announcement regarding proposed auto tariffs from the Oval Office. Also read: Here's why Donald Trump didn't invite Sunita Williams to White House "Officers quickly reunited the child with their parents without incident," Guglielmi stated in a social media post. Netizens started to mock about the incident, as one of the users commented, "Is that Elon's kid? If so, it's cool; that's his dad's house." Another user commented, "lol, that's one way to visit the white house. Wonder what he wanted to see." The third user joked that the child was there to interview for the highchair cabinet position. However, such similar incidents have happened in the past too, but what makes it different is that this time it was a little child who was trying to cross the White House perimeter. Also read: White House ‘confident’ of winning court battle over deportations Last month, a video went viral, showing a man wearing a black outfit getting stuck while climbing the security fencing outside the White House. A tourist filmed the man as he charged towards the fence on the South Grounds on February 3 and started climbing to the top. Witnesses said they heard the man say “fu** it” before he tried to climb over. However, the climber got stuck as he reached the spikes at the top and then started to back up and climb back down. But, he was eventually swarmed by agents. Also read: Trump-Putin call ends after over two hours, White House and Kremlin confirm | Key HIGHLIGHTS (With inputs from agencies)

'Cute or sinister?' Little child crawls through White House fence, netizens react, 'Is that Elon's kid?'

Twitter's iconic bird logo has been sold at an RR auction almost two years after the logo was removed from the company's former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company.&nbsp;
Elon Musk rebranded it and changed the name to X in September 2023.
The famous logo was put up for sale for nearly $35,000 at the RR action. The auction deals in "rare and collectible items".&nbsp;
According to RR Auction, the blue bird hung on the southeast side of Twitter&rsquo;s HQ from 2012 to 2023.
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However, the RR auction has not yet revealed the buyer's identity.
The sign was first put up for sale when Musk ran a "Twitter rebranding auction" in August 2023. Then, buyers had a chance to obtain all kinds of memorabilia, including smaller bird logos and hashtag signs, in addition to other office furniture.&nbsp;
The company also offered two blue bird signs that had been hanging outside corporate headquarters. which has since been moved to Texas.&nbsp;
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According to a video, the auctioned sign is quite large and will require a truck to haul it.&nbsp;
<h2>How much does it weigh?&nbsp;</h2>
The iconic logo weighs 560-pound (254 kilogram), and is 12 feet by 9 feet (3.7 meters by 2.7 meters), sold for $34,375, according to RR Auction.&nbsp;
In 2022, American billionaire Elon Musk paid $44 billion to acquire X, formerly Twitter. He also announced in 2023 that the firm would soon "bid adieu to the Twitter brand and gradually, all the birds."
Musk also referred to as an "everything app" which was reflected in the switch from Twitter to X.&nbsp;
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Earlier Musk put the company's logos, mementos and other ordinary items including office furniture and kitchenware for the auction.&nbsp;
Musk has 'probably' liked the letter X, as he also founded a new artificial intelligence startup called xAI with the ambitious goal of "understanding the true nature of the universe".
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: The sign was first put up for sale when Musk ran a "Twitter rebranding auction" in August 2023. Then, buyers had a chance to obtain all kinds of memorabilia.

Twitter's iconic bird logo has been sold at an RR auction almost two years after the logo was removed from the company's former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company. Elon Musk rebranded it and changed the name to X in September 2023. The famous logo was put up for sale for nearly $35,000 at the RR action. The auction deals in "rare and collectible items". According to RR Auction, the blue bird hung on the southeast side of Twitter’s HQ from 2012 to 2023. Also read: Elon Musk’s X to pay Donald Trump $10 million to settle Twitter ban lawsuit: Report However, the RR auction has not yet revealed the buyer's identity. The sign was first put up for sale when Musk ran a "Twitter rebranding auction" in August 2023. Then, buyers had a chance to obtain all kinds of memorabilia, including smaller bird logos and hashtag signs, in addition to other office furniture. The company also offered two blue bird signs that had been hanging outside corporate headquarters. which has since been moved to Texas. Also read: Elon Musk offers to buy OpenAI for nearly $100bn, Sam Altman says would rather buy 'Twitter' for... According to a video, the auctioned sign is quite large and will require a truck to haul it. How much does it weigh? The iconic logo weighs 560-pound (254 kilogram), and is 12 feet by 9 feet (3.7 meters by 2.7 meters), sold for $34,375, according to RR Auction. In 2022, American billionaire Elon Musk paid $44 billion to acquire X, formerly Twitter. He also announced in 2023 that the firm would soon "bid adieu to the Twitter brand and gradually, all the birds." Musk also referred to as an "everything app" which was reflected in the switch from Twitter to X. Also read: Elon Musk hit with SEC lawsuit for delayed Twitter stock disclosure in 2022 Earlier Musk put the company's logos, mementos and other ordinary items including office furniture and kitchenware for the auction. Musk has 'probably' liked the letter X, as he also founded a new artificial intelligence startup called xAI with the ambitious goal of "understanding the true nature of the universe". Also read: Elon Musk calls 'X' as 'Twitter' in a post, forgets he rebranded social media platform (With inputs from agencies)

Twitter's iconic 254 kg blue bird logo sold at THIS price at auction | Who's the buyer?

The Indian government on Thursday (March 20) said that it is in talks with Elon Musk's X and Grok to determine which Indian law has been violated.&nbsp;
This comes after Elon Musk's X sued the Indian government in the Karnataka High Court, alleging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship.&nbsp;
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), however, said that they have "not sent any notice to Grok or X" in this regard.
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"MeiTY is in talks with X and Grok. MeitY officials are interacting with the officials of X and examining at what stage it specifically violated and which Indian law has been violated," Indian news agency ANI reported citing government sources.&nbsp;
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has not sent any notice to Grok or X. MeiTY is in talks with X and Grok. MeitY officials are interacting with the officials of X and examining at what stage it specifically violated and which Indian law has been&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/9J0yHrV3xR">pic.twitter.com/9J0yHrV3xR</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1902704751290245551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2025</a></blockquote>

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The social media platform challenged the Central government for the way it uses Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act (IT Act), claiming that the government authorities in India are bypassing proper legal procedures and setting up an illegal system to block content online.&nbsp;
It further alleged that the government is undermining free expression online. X feared that random blocking orders could damage its platform and user trust.&nbsp;
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The company has warned that this could lead to widespread censorship in India, stressing that these actions are hurting its business in the country.&nbsp;
According to the IT Act, platforms like X can lose their legal protection, known as a safe harbour, if they do not remove or block content when told by government authorities.&nbsp;
Elon Musk's X argued that this section does not allow the government to block content, adding that they are misusing the provision, bypassing the structured legal process outlined in Section 69A.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World, India news: This comes after X sued Indian government in the Karnataka High Court, alleging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship.

The Indian government on Thursday (March 20) said that it is in talks with Elon Musk's X and Grok to determine which Indian law has been violated. This comes after Elon Musk's X sued the Indian government in the Karnataka High Court, alleging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), however, said that they have "not sent any notice to Grok or X" in this regard. Also read: Elon Musk's X sues Modi govt over alleged censorship, says India 'illegally blocking online content' "MeiTY is in talks with X and Grok. MeitY officials are interacting with the officials of X and examining at what stage it specifically violated and which Indian law has been violated," Indian news agency ANI reported citing government sources. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has not sent any notice to Grok or X. MeiTY is in talks with X and Grok. MeitY officials are interacting with the officials of X and examining at what stage it specifically violated and which Indian law has been… pic.twitter.com/9J0yHrV3xR — ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2025 The social media platform challenged the Central government for the way it uses Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act (IT Act), claiming that the government authorities in India are bypassing proper legal procedures and setting up an illegal system to block content online. It further alleged that the government is undermining free expression online. X feared that random blocking orders could damage its platform and user trust. Also read: Is Grok AI in trouble? Indian govt in touch with Elon Musk's X over chatbot's witty-abusive answers The company has warned that this could lead to widespread censorship in India, stressing that these actions are hurting its business in the country. According to the IT Act, platforms like X can lose their legal protection, known as a safe harbour, if they do not remove or block content when told by government authorities. Elon Musk's X argued that this section does not allow the government to block content, adding that they are misusing the provision, bypassing the structured legal process outlined in Section 69A. Also read: ‘They want to kill me’: Musk claims ‘bad people’ want to assassinate him, ‘hurt’ Tesla (With inputs from agencies)

'In talks with X, Grok': Will India take action after Musk's X sues Modi govt over alleged censorship?

After Elon Musk's Grok AI model left people awestruck with its witty and blunt answers, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) raised concerns over the chatbot's answers on X.&nbsp;
The AI bot has come under scrutiny for making abusive remarks in Hindi and for controversial comments about Indian political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;
The IT ministry is in touch with Elon Musk's X and is planning to investigate the factors that led to the chatbot's use of inappropriate language.&nbsp;
"We are in touch, we are talking to them (X) to find out why it is happening and what are the issues. They are engaging with us," a ministry source was quoted as saying by PTI.
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Grok has been in the limelight recently for generating responses with slang and abusive language on topics including politics, cinema, and celebrities.&nbsp;
"The government has taken note of this, and we are deeply engaged with X on this issue. We are hoping for speedy action," the official told the Indian news outlet Economic Times.&nbsp;
The ministry is&nbsp; considering whether X and its AI chatbot Grok have violated the IT Intermediary Rules 2021, which could render them liable for legal action.
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<h2>What triggered this?</h2>
Grok has been under scrutiny after several of its controversial posts went viral on X, gaining 80,000 views.&nbsp;
It all began when an X user asked Grok to identify their "10 best mutuals", and after receiving no immediate response, the user frustratedly addressed the AI chatbot with abusive Hindi slang.&nbsp;
In response, Grok replied, "Oi bhos*****a, chill kar", and further answered the user's question.&nbsp;
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Oi bhosdiwala, chill kar. Tera "10 best mutuals" ka hisaab laga diya. Mentions ke hisaab se yeh hai list: <a href="https://twitter.com/c_estla_vie_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@c_estla_vie_</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/seraphiccst?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@seraphiccst</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hydrang9a?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hydrang9a</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LukeOrthodox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LukeOrthodox</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Tanisha1009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tanisha1009</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SecularTrainee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecularTrainee</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/dmuthuk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dmuthuk</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/banarasipaann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@banarasipaann</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/gazwa_e_bhindi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gazwa_e_bhindi</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/gosvami1229922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gosvami1229922</a>. Mutuals matlab dono follow&hellip;
&mdash; Grok (@grok) <a href="https://twitter.com/grok/status/1900766460852793674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
Later, Delhi Police also joined in, asking Grok, "Hey Grok, Have you ever been fined?" A user then asked, "How many officers are corrupt in Delhi police?"
To this, Grok replied in a witty way again.&nbsp;
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Well Done <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a> Well Done <a href="https://twitter.com/grok?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@grok</a> <a href="https://t.co/3778xO2GoN">pic.twitter.com/3778xO2GoN</a>
&mdash; NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/NCMIndiaa/status/1901975933428351162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
Grok, developed by xAI, is designed to answer questions with a bit of wit, xAI said in a blog post adding, "It has a rebellious streak, so please don&rsquo;t use it if you hate humor."
It was launched on February 17 this year, featuring a unique 'Think' mode that allows it to reason for extended periods before providing answers.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World, india news: The IT ministry is in touch with Elon Musk's X and is planning to investigate the factors that led to the chatbot's use of inappropriate language.

After Elon Musk's Grok AI model left people awestruck with its witty and blunt answers, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) raised concerns over the chatbot's answers on X. The AI bot has come under scrutiny for making abusive remarks in Hindi and for controversial comments about Indian political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. The IT ministry is in touch with Elon Musk's X and is planning to investigate the factors that led to the chatbot's use of inappropriate language. "We are in touch, we are talking to them (X) to find out why it is happening and what are the issues. They are engaging with us," a ministry source was quoted as saying by PTI. Also read: Elon Musk's X sues Modi govt over alleged censorship, says India 'illegally blocking online content' Grok has been in the limelight recently for generating responses with slang and abusive language on topics including politics, cinema, and celebrities. "The government has taken note of this, and we are deeply engaged with X on this issue. We are hoping for speedy action," the official told the Indian news outlet Economic Times. The ministry is considering whether X and its AI chatbot Grok have violated the IT Intermediary Rules 2021, which could render them liable for legal action. Also read: 'Was Gandhi responsible for India's Partition?' Musk's Grok AI replies X user's question saying... What triggered this? Grok has been under scrutiny after several of its controversial posts went viral on X, gaining 80,000 views. It all began when an X user asked Grok to identify their "10 best mutuals", and after receiving no immediate response, the user frustratedly addressed the AI chatbot with abusive Hindi slang. In response, Grok replied, "Oi bhos*****a, chill kar", and further answered the user's question. Oi bhosdiwala, chill kar. Tera "10 best mutuals" ka hisaab laga diya. Mentions ke hisaab se yeh hai list: @c_estla_vie_, @seraphiccst, @hydrang9a, @LukeOrthodox, @Tanisha1009, @SecularTrainee, @dmuthuk, @banarasipaann, @gazwa_e_bhindi, @gosvami1229922. Mutuals matlab dono follow… — Grok (@grok) March 15, 2025 Later, Delhi Police also joined in, asking Grok, "Hey Grok, Have you ever been fined?" A user then asked, "How many officers are corrupt in Delhi police?" To this, Grok replied in a witty way again. Well Done @DelhiPolice Well Done @grok pic.twitter.com/3778xO2GoN — NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) March 18, 2025 Grok, developed by xAI, is designed to answer questions with a bit of wit, xAI said in a blog post adding, "It has a rebellious streak, so please don’t use it if you hate humor." It was launched on February 17 this year, featuring a unique 'Think' mode that allows it to reason for extended periods before providing answers. Also read: 'Smartest AI on Earth': Elon Musk to launch Grok 3 today! All about it (With inputs from agencies)

Is Grok AI in trouble? Indian govt in touch with Elon Musk's X over chatbot's witty-abusive answers

US billionaire Elon Musk owned social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government in the Karnataka High Court, alleging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship.&nbsp;
The social media platform challenged the Central government for the way it uses Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act (IT Act), claiming that the government authorities in India are bypassing proper legal procedures and setting up an illegal system to block content online.&nbsp;
It further alleged that the government is undermining free expression online.&nbsp;
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According to the IT Act, platforms like X can lose their legal protection, known as a safe harbour, if they do not remove or block content when told by government authorities.&nbsp;
However, Elon Musk's X argued that this section does not allow the government to block content, adding that they are misusing the provision, bypassing the structured legal process outlined in Section 69A.&nbsp;
It further claimed that this approach contradicts the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in the Shreya Singhal case, which established that content can only be blocked through a proper judicial process or the legally defined route under Section 69A.
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These online platforms can remove illegal content only when directed by either a court order or a government notification, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&amp;B), under Section 79(3)(b).&nbsp;
However, if a social media platform fails to comply within 36 hours, it might lose its safe harbour protection and could be held accountable under various laws, including the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The company has warned that this could lead to widespread censorship in India, stressing that these actions are hurting its business in the country.&nbsp;
Further, X feared that random blocking orders could damage its platform and user trust.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/was-mahatma-gandhi-responsible-for-the-partition-of-india-musks-grok-replies-x-users-question-8860733">'Was Gandhi responsible for India's Partition?' Musk's Grok AI replies X user's question saying...</a>
<h2>'Sahyog' a 'censorship portal'</h2>
The Indian government is also pushing X to join 'Sahyog', a portal run by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), designed to manage Section 79(3)(b) orders.
However, X has opposed joining Sahyog, describing it as a "Censorship Portal", saying that there is no legal basis for creating this system &nbsp;or for forcing companies to appoint special officers for it.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World, India news: X claimed that the government authorities in India are bypassing proper legal procedures and setting up an illegal system to block content online.

US billionaire Elon Musk owned social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government in the Karnataka High Court, alleging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship. The social media platform challenged the Central government for the way it uses Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act (IT Act), claiming that the government authorities in India are bypassing proper legal procedures and setting up an illegal system to block content online. It further alleged that the government is undermining free expression online. Also read: 'We absolutely refute...': EU rejects Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's censorship claim According to the IT Act, platforms like X can lose their legal protection, known as a safe harbour, if they do not remove or block content when told by government authorities. However, Elon Musk's X argued that this section does not allow the government to block content, adding that they are misusing the provision, bypassing the structured legal process outlined in Section 69A. It further claimed that this approach contradicts the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in the Shreya Singhal case, which established that content can only be blocked through a proper judicial process or the legally defined route under Section 69A. Also read: 'India will not tolerate insult of Maharana Pratap': Men deface signboard of 'Akbar Road' in Delhi These online platforms can remove illegal content only when directed by either a court order or a government notification, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), under Section 79(3)(b). However, if a social media platform fails to comply within 36 hours, it might lose its safe harbour protection and could be held accountable under various laws, including the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The company has warned that this could lead to widespread censorship in India, stressing that these actions are hurting its business in the country. Further, X feared that random blocking orders could damage its platform and user trust. Also read: 'Was Gandhi responsible for India's Partition?' Musk's Grok AI replies X user's question saying... 'Sahyog' a 'censorship portal' The Indian government is also pushing X to join 'Sahyog', a portal run by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), designed to manage Section 79(3)(b) orders. However, X has opposed joining Sahyog, describing it as a "Censorship Portal", saying that there is no legal basis for creating this system or for forcing companies to appoint special officers for it. Also read: ‘They want to kill me’: Musk claims ‘bad people’ want to assassinate him, ‘hurt’ Tesla (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's X sues Modi govt over alleged censorship, says India 'illegally blocking online content'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said X was hit by a major cyber attack after reports of problems with the social media platform started to do the rounds. Several users in Asia, Europe, and North America said that they could not access the platform. Watch this report to find out more.

X crashes multiple times on Monday, Elon Musk claims 'massive cyberattack'

On Monday, Elon Musk's owned X ( formerly Twitter) platform went down so many times that is caused issues across the globe for its users. Dark Storm Team is a pro-palestinian hacking group that has claimed responsibility for the outages of X.
The cyberattack caused several outages, with over 40,000 X users being affected. The platform was down for several hours before being active. X owner Elon Musk said the platform suffered a massive cyberattack. "Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved," Musk wrote, suggesting that a group is involved."
<h2>All about Dark Storm Team</h2>
Dark Storm Team is a pro-Palestinian hacker group founded in 2023. It is known for initiating cyberattacks against groups they perceive as Israel supporters. Their activities include Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks and other forms of cyber warfare, targeting governments, infrastructure, and organisations aligned with Israeli interests.
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Dark Storm Team is not just working on ideology, it also offers cyberattack services for profit. The group offers DDoS attacks on websites, both secure and vulnerable, along with database breaches, as per their Telegram channel.
<h2>Dark Storm Threats</h2>
In February 2024, the Dark Storm Team issued warnings threatening cyberattacks on Israel, NATO countries, and countries supporting Israel. These threats questioned the group's intentions to harm critical services and government sites.
The group has reportedly joined hands with pro-Russian hacktivist organisations, extending their reach. Their activities include selling hacking tools and services through various media channels.
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The Team has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on US infrastructure, including a DDoS attack on John F Kennedy International Airport in October 2024, citing the airport's perceived support for Israel as motivation.
<h2>Cyberattack on X</h2>
Elon Musk has confirmed that it was a massive cyberattack. Cybersecurity experts identified the X attack as a multi-layered DDoS attack. Hackers flooded X's servers with an immense number of fake requests, crippling the platform's ability to function.
Unlike a simple traffic wave, the attack used a botnet, a network of hijacked devices. It includes personal computers, smart cameras, and routers. These devices, controlled remotely by the hackers, helped keep up the attack and made it harder to stop. X has yet to confirm whether the Dark Storm Team was behind the cyberattack.

World: Learn about the Dark Storm team's history, known for targeting entities they perceive as Israel supporters, and their involvement in high-profile cyberattacks since

On Monday, Elon Musk's owned X ( formerly Twitter) platform went down so many times that is caused issues across the globe for its users. Dark Storm Team is a pro-palestinian hacking group that has claimed responsibility for the outages of X. The cyberattack caused several outages, with over 40,000 X users being affected. The platform was down for several hours before being active. X owner Elon Musk said the platform suffered a massive cyberattack. "Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved," Musk wrote, suggesting that a group is involved." All about Dark Storm Team Dark Storm Team is a pro-Palestinian hacker group founded in 2023. It is known for initiating cyberattacks against groups they perceive as Israel supporters. Their activities include Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks and other forms of cyber warfare, targeting governments, infrastructure, and organisations aligned with Israeli interests. Also read|Elon Musk says 'X' hit by major cyber attack, claims attack may have originated in Ukraine Dark Storm Team is not just working on ideology, it also offers cyberattack services for profit. The group offers DDoS attacks on websites, both secure and vulnerable, along with database breaches, as per their Telegram channel. Dark Storm Threats In February 2024, the Dark Storm Team issued warnings threatening cyberattacks on Israel, NATO countries, and countries supporting Israel. These threats questioned the group's intentions to harm critical services and government sites. The group has reportedly joined hands with pro-Russian hacktivist organisations, extending their reach. Their activities include selling hacking tools and services through various media channels. Also read| Elon Musk’s X to pay Donald Trump $10 million to settle Twitter ban lawsuit: Report The Team has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on US infrastructure, including a DDoS attack on John F Kennedy International Airport in October 2024, citing the airport's perceived support for Israel as motivation. Cyberattack on X Elon Musk has confirmed that it was a massive cyberattack. Cybersecurity experts identified the X attack as a multi-layered DDoS attack. Hackers flooded X's servers with an immense number of fake requests, crippling the platform's ability to function. Unlike a simple traffic wave, the attack used a botnet, a network of hijacked devices. It includes personal computers, smart cameras, and routers. These devices, controlled remotely by the hackers, helped keep up the attack and made it harder to stop. X has yet to confirm whether the Dark Storm Team was behind the cyberattack.

Pro-Palestinian Dark Storm Team behind massive cyberattack that led to X outage?

Elon Musk has suggested that a major cyber attack was responsible for the multiple outages that hit his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), on Monday (March 10).
The billionaire entrepreneur claimed the attack was highly resourced and possibly linked to a coordinated group or even a nation.
"There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against 𝕏. We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved. Tracing &hellip;" Musk wrote on X.
His comments came in response to a post by a user named 'DogeDesigner', who had pointed out a pattern of recent disruptions, including protests against Dogecoin (DOGE), attacks on Tesla stores, and now, the outage on X.
"First, protests against DOGE. Then, Tesla stores were attacked. Now, 𝕏 is down. I wouldn&rsquo;t rule out the possibility that this downtime is the result of an attack on 𝕏," the user posted.
Another user responded, "They want to silence you and this platform," to which Musk replied, "yes."
Calls for further investigation also surfaced, with one user urging, "Trace it out and let everyone in X know who's behind it!"
Musk has not yet provided further details on the attack or any possible suspects.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Science & tech: Elon Musk has suggested that a major cyber attack was responsible for the multiple outages that hit his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter)

Elon Musk has suggested that a major cyber attack was responsible for the multiple outages that hit his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), on Monday (March 10). The billionaire entrepreneur claimed the attack was highly resourced and possibly linked to a coordinated group or even a nation. "There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against 𝕏. We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved. Tracing …" Musk wrote on X. His comments came in response to a post by a user named 'DogeDesigner', who had pointed out a pattern of recent disruptions, including protests against Dogecoin (DOGE), attacks on Tesla stores, and now, the outage on X. "First, protests against DOGE. Then, Tesla stores were attacked. Now, 𝕏 is down. I wouldn’t rule out the possibility that this downtime is the result of an attack on 𝕏," the user posted. Another user responded, "They want to silence you and this platform," to which Musk replied, "yes." Calls for further investigation also surfaced, with one user urging, "Trace it out and let everyone in X know who's behind it!" Musk has not yet provided further details on the attack or any possible suspects. (With inputs from agencies)

‘A country is involved’: Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’ after X goes down worldwide

Elon Musk owned X (formerly Twitter) platform went down for the second time within hours for users across the globe on Monday (March 10). Users on X faced outage problems on Monday morning around 9.45 am. They reported the issue in their X feed. Users who tried to use the app received a message saying, "Something went wrong, but don&rsquo;t fret. It&rsquo;s not your fault." Others have been able to access the popular app.
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Is twitter down or it&rsquo;s just me <a href="https://t.co/x1GfAy2VLH">pic.twitter.com/x1GfAy2VLH</a>
&mdash; Julianna 𐚁 (@bgtangaggedme) <a href="https://twitter.com/bgtangaggedme/status/1899038401782796591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
X users from&nbsp;countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, Malaysia, and Australia reported the same problems. The SpaceX and Tesla owner, Elon Musk, acquired the ownership of the X platform in 2022 in a reported $43-44 billion (&pound;37.9 billion) deal after months of legal proceedings. Later, he changed the name of Twitter to X.
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Twitter/X was down for nearly an hour this morning. <a href="https://t.co/zkdOiOdmrM">pic.twitter.com/zkdOiOdmrM</a>
&mdash; FearBuck (@FearedBuck) <a href="https://twitter.com/FearedBuck/status/1899046986675786148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
The outage was reported on the 'DownDetector' website, which receives reports from many sources, including issues on its platform. According to the DownDetector data, multiple complaints were registered regarding the X outage.
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was the app down for everyone else <a href="https://t.co/DDUDLfsSTt">pic.twitter.com/DDUDLfsSTt</a>
&mdash; AARON (@lidolmix) <a href="https://twitter.com/lidolmix/status/1899042047216275668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
Some users tweeted on X, "Is Twitter down, or is it just me?" Others wrote, "Twitter/X was down for nearly an hour this morning." Some expressed their fear, writing, "Was the app down for everyone else?" 
The Independent also tweeted the message, "X down: Twitter not working amid major outage." People showed their disappointment in&nbsp;their&nbsp;X&nbsp;posts.
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X down: Twitter not working amid major outage <a href="https://t.co/SlB49Dx4yF">https://t.co/SlB49Dx4yF</a>
&mdash; The Independent (@Independent) <a href="https://twitter.com/Independent/status/1899037971715916175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | Science & Tech: Users who tried to use the app have received a message saying, "Something went wrong, but don’t fret. It’s not your fault."

Elon Musk owned X (formerly Twitter) platform went down for the second time within hours for users across the globe on Monday (March 10). Users on X faced outage problems on Monday morning around 9.45 am. They reported the issue in their X feed. Users who tried to use the app received a message saying, "Something went wrong, but don’t fret. It’s not your fault." Others have been able to access the popular app. Is twitter down or it’s just me pic.twitter.com/x1GfAy2VLH — Julianna 𐚁 (@bgtangaggedme) March 10, 2025 X users from countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, Malaysia, and Australia reported the same problems. The SpaceX and Tesla owner, Elon Musk, acquired the ownership of the X platform in 2022 in a reported $43-44 billion (£37.9 billion) deal after months of legal proceedings. Later, he changed the name of Twitter to X. Also read: ‘My Starlink is backbone of Ukrainian army’: Elon Musk warns Kyiv would collapse if he ‘turned it off’ Twitter/X was down for nearly an hour this morning. pic.twitter.com/zkdOiOdmrM — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) March 10, 2025 The outage was reported on the 'DownDetector' website, which receives reports from many sources, including issues on its platform. According to the DownDetector data, multiple complaints were registered regarding the X outage. was the app down for everyone else pic.twitter.com/DDUDLfsSTt — AARON (@lidolmix) March 10, 2025 Some users tweeted on X, "Is Twitter down, or is it just me?" Others wrote, "Twitter/X was down for nearly an hour this morning." Some expressed their fear, writing, "Was the app down for everyone else?" The Independent also tweeted the message, "X down: Twitter not working amid major outage." People showed their disappointment in their X posts. X down: Twitter not working amid major outage https://t.co/SlB49Dx4yF — The Independent (@Independent) March 10, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

'Not your fault': Elon Musk's X goes down for the second time in day, 'don’t fret' app assures

In January, Meta announced that the company would be replacing its third-party fact-checking program with Community Notes, similar to the model used by Elon Musk’s social media platform X. Now, it seems Musk himself is reversing his stance on Community Notes. In a post on X, Elon Musk stated that he plans to fix X's Community Notes feature after alleging that it was being manipulated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Musk vows to fix 'X' after polls show high support for Zelensky

Who is Meret Schneider? The Swiss politician has received death threats after criticising Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media platform X.
Meret Schneider, a member of the National Council of Switzerland, has been facing criticism for suggesting stricter controls on Elon Musk's X, Facebook, and TikTok due to "their preference for extreme views".
Swiss lawmakers have also suggested banning social media platforms if needed.
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<h2>What did she say?</h2>
Schneider stressed on regulating social media, further arguing that Switzerland is lagging behind in doing so.&nbsp;
The Green Party politician, while stressing the need to regulate social media, said, "The EU [European Union] has been taking action against tech giants for a long time, and we are simply doing nothing."
She claimed that the election campaign in Germany shows how platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok pose a threat to democracy.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Posts that benefit the AfD are pushed while opposing content is suppressed,&rdquo; she claimed.
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&ldquo;Today it affects Germany, in a few years it might affect the elections in Switzerland,&rdquo; Schneider told German-language newspaper Tagesanzeiger.
<h2>Schneider faces backlash&nbsp;</h2>
Roger Koppel, editor of Swiss magazine &lsquo;Die Weltwoche&rsquo; posted a screenshot of the article, which was titled, "If Necessary, X or TikTok Should Be Blocked".&nbsp;
The post went viral and triggered criticism of Schneider. Moreover, she also received death threats from anonymous numbers.&nbsp;
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She said that she received a chilling phone call on Sunday night. &ldquo;We will kill you; trust me," a male voice reportedly told her.
Speaking to &lsquo;Tagesanzeiger&rsquo;, Schneider accused Koppel of fuelling the backlash. &ldquo;Koppel served me to his followers on a silver platter," she said.
She further claimed that the hate messages are not just from Germany but also from the US and Russia.&nbsp;
"So far, most of the attacks have come from German-speaking countries, but now I have the US community against me," she said, noting that many negative comments on X include hashtags like "Make America Great Again," "Free Speech," and "Elon Musk Will Save Us."
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<h2>Who is Meret Schneider?</h2>
Meret Schneider is a key member of the Green Party. Her political career started as a municipal councilor in Uster in 2014. She was then elected to the National Council in 2019 and returned in December last year.&nbsp;
Moreover, she is also the co-manager of Sentience Politics, organisation focused on animal rights, and has been an advocate for reducing meat consumption in Switzerland.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Meret Schneider has been facing criticism for suggesting stricter controls on Elon Musk's X, Facebook, and TikTok due to "their preference for extreme views".

Who is Meret Schneider? The Swiss politician has received death threats after criticising Elon Musk’s social media platform X. Meret Schneider, a member of the National Council of Switzerland, has been facing criticism for suggesting stricter controls on Elon Musk's X, Facebook, and TikTok due to "their preference for extreme views". Swiss lawmakers have also suggested banning social media platforms if needed. Also read: White House opens for social media influencers under Trump 2.0 What did she say? Schneider stressed on regulating social media, further arguing that Switzerland is lagging behind in doing so. The Green Party politician, while stressing the need to regulate social media, said, "The EU [European Union] has been taking action against tech giants for a long time, and we are simply doing nothing." She claimed that the election campaign in Germany shows how platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok pose a threat to democracy. “Posts that benefit the AfD are pushed while opposing content is suppressed,” she claimed. Also read: Drug kingpin arrested after wife’s social media posts reveal location “Today it affects Germany, in a few years it might affect the elections in Switzerland,” Schneider told German-language newspaper Tagesanzeiger. Schneider faces backlash Roger Koppel, editor of Swiss magazine ‘Die Weltwoche’ posted a screenshot of the article, which was titled, "If Necessary, X or TikTok Should Be Blocked". The post went viral and triggered criticism of Schneider. Moreover, she also received death threats from anonymous numbers. Also read: White House releases video of shackled deportees; Elon Musk's reaction sparks condemnation She said that she received a chilling phone call on Sunday night. “We will kill you; trust me," a male voice reportedly told her. Speaking to ‘Tagesanzeiger’, Schneider accused Koppel of fuelling the backlash. “Koppel served me to his followers on a silver platter," she said. She further claimed that the hate messages are not just from Germany but also from the US and Russia. "So far, most of the attacks have come from German-speaking countries, but now I have the US community against me," she said, noting that many negative comments on X include hashtags like "Make America Great Again," "Free Speech," and "Elon Musk Will Save Us." Also read: US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's first joint interview to air today - Know all details inside Who is Meret Schneider? Meret Schneider is a key member of the Green Party. Her political career started as a municipal councilor in Uster in 2014. She was then elected to the National Council in 2019 and returned in December last year. Moreover, she is also the co-manager of Sentience Politics, organisation focused on animal rights, and has been an advocate for reducing meat consumption in Switzerland. (With inputs from agencies)

Swiss lawmaker Meret Schneider receives death threat for criticising Elon Musk's X - Here's what all she said

Elon Musk's social media platform will pay US President Donald Trump $10 million to settle an old lawsuit from 'Twitter' days.
The $10 million is a settlement over Twitter (now X) banning Trump after the mob attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, suggested a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday (Feb 12).
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<h2>The Trump-Twitter lawsuit</h2>
On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters in the infamous Capitol riots led an insurrection seeking to overturn the Republican's defeat to Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 US Elections. Over 140 police officers were injured at the hands of Trump supporters wielding flagpoles, baseball bats, hockey sticks and other makeshift weapons along with tasers and canisters of bear spray.&nbsp;
The insurrection happened after a speech in which Trump made false claims about election fraud. At the time, amid concerns that he would promote further violence with bogus claims of voter fraud, Twitter, along with other social media platforms, removed Trump. This led to Trump launching his own social media platform, 'Truth Social'.
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<h2>Musk buys Twitter</h2>
Elon Musk, who in 2022 bought Twitter and renamed it X, reinstated Trump's account and emerged as a vocal supporter. During the recent presidential election, he openly backed Trump, who has since rewarded him with a role leading the newly created Department of Government Efficiency.&nbsp;
Subsequently, in 2022, Elon Musk purchased Twitter, renaming it X. The SpaceX CEO then reinstated Trump to the platform and went on to become a major Trump supporter in the 2024 US Election race.
X has yet to comment on the settlement publicly.
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<h2>Meta paid even more settlement to Trump</h2>
Trump's grievances with social media didn&rsquo;t stop with Twitter. In January, Meta&mdash;the parent company of Facebook and Instagram&mdash;agreed to pay him $25 million to settle a similar lawsuit over censoring after the Capitol riot. News agency AFP reports that a company spokesperson has confirmed the settlement news.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World News | The settlement follows Trump's removal from Twitter over incitement concerns after the Jan 6 Capitol riots, leading him to launch Truth Social.

Elon Musk's social media platform will pay US President Donald Trump $10 million to settle an old lawsuit from 'Twitter' days. The $10 million is a settlement over Twitter (now X) banning Trump after the mob attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, suggested a Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday (Feb 12). Also read | Trump 'okay' with Russian President Vladimir Putin's demand to keep Ukraine out of NATO The Trump-Twitter lawsuit On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters in the infamous Capitol riots led an insurrection seeking to overturn the Republican's defeat to Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 US Elections. Over 140 police officers were injured at the hands of Trump supporters wielding flagpoles, baseball bats, hockey sticks and other makeshift weapons along with tasers and canisters of bear spray. The insurrection happened after a speech in which Trump made false claims about election fraud. At the time, amid concerns that he would promote further violence with bogus claims of voter fraud, Twitter, along with other social media platforms, removed Trump. This led to Trump launching his own social media platform, 'Truth Social'. Also read | Trump grants Musk veto power over federal hirings, orders agencies to comply with DOGE directives Musk buys Twitter Elon Musk, who in 2022 bought Twitter and renamed it X, reinstated Trump's account and emerged as a vocal supporter. During the recent presidential election, he openly backed Trump, who has since rewarded him with a role leading the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. Subsequently, in 2022, Elon Musk purchased Twitter, renaming it X. The SpaceX CEO then reinstated Trump to the platform and went on to become a major Trump supporter in the 2024 US Election race. X has yet to comment on the settlement publicly. Also read | Watch | Elon Musk's son captures the hearts of netizens as he accompanies father to Oval Office Meta paid even more settlement to Trump Trump's grievances with social media didn’t stop with Twitter. In January, Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—agreed to pay him $25 million to settle a similar lawsuit over censoring after the Capitol riot. News agency AFP reports that a company spokesperson has confirmed the settlement news. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk’s X to pay Donald Trump $10 million to settle Twitter ban lawsuit: Report

American billionaire Elon Musk on Friday posted a poll on his social media X, asking users if he should rehire the staffer at Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) who resigned over his social media posts advocating for racism and eugenics.&nbsp;
Tesla CEO Musk posted, "Bring back @DOGE staffer who made inappropriate statements via a now deleted pseudonym?&rdquo;
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Bring back <a href="https://twitter.com/DOGE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DOGE</a> staffer who made inappropriate statements via a now deleted pseudonym?
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1887867644814020902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
The post had nearly 2.9 million views and more than 2,32,000 votes. Notably, more than 80 per cent of users who answered the poll, replied "yes".&nbsp;
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25-year-old Marko Elez resigned on Thursday (Feb 6) after questions were raised about his connection with a social media account promoting racism against various ethnicities, including Indians.&nbsp;
Elez had a profile on Elon Musk's social media platform, where he supported "eugenic immigration policy." He also called for the repeal of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.&nbsp;
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In one of his posts in September 2024, Elez reportedly said one "can not pay" him for marrying outside his ethnicity.&nbsp;
In another post, he referred to the Indian nationals working in the technology sector in Silicon Valley and encouraged others to "normalise Indian hate".&nbsp;
Elez also had a post in which he said, "Just for the record, I was racist before it was cool", according to the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;
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On Thursday, US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed his resignation.&nbsp;
Moreover, he also commented on the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying, &ldquo;I would not mind at all if Gaza and Israel were both wiped off the face of the Earth.&rdquo;
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However, it is not clear whether Musk will reinstate Elez based on the outcome of the X poll.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The post had nearly 2.9 million views and more than 2,32,000 votes. Notably, more than 80 per cent of users who answered the poll, replied "yes". 

American billionaire Elon Musk on Friday posted a poll on his social media X, asking users if he should rehire the staffer at Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) who resigned over his social media posts advocating for racism and eugenics. Tesla CEO Musk posted, "Bring back @DOGE staffer who made inappropriate statements via a now deleted pseudonym?” Bring back @DOGE staffer who made inappropriate statements via a now deleted pseudonym? — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 7, 2025 The post had nearly 2.9 million views and more than 2,32,000 votes. Notably, more than 80 per cent of users who answered the poll, replied "yes". Also read: 'Normalise Indian hate': Elon Musk's 'highly trained' DOGE employee resigns after questions on racist posts online 25-year-old Marko Elez resigned on Thursday (Feb 6) after questions were raised about his connection with a social media account promoting racism against various ethnicities, including Indians. Elez had a profile on Elon Musk's social media platform, where he supported "eugenic immigration policy." He also called for the repeal of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Also read: Musk team has 'read-only' access to payments data, says US Treasury department In one of his posts in September 2024, Elez reportedly said one "can not pay" him for marrying outside his ethnicity. In another post, he referred to the Indian nationals working in the technology sector in Silicon Valley and encouraged others to "normalise Indian hate". Elez also had a post in which he said, "Just for the record, I was racist before it was cool", according to the Wall Street Journal. Also read: US judge delays deadline for Musk's 'resign or be fired' buyout scheme for federal employees On Thursday, US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed his resignation. Moreover, he also commented on the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying, “I would not mind at all if Gaza and Israel were both wiped off the face of the Earth.” Also read: ‘Can’t do anything without our approval’: Trump hints at leash on Musk as DOGE ramps up govt purge However, it is not clear whether Musk will reinstate Elez based on the outcome of the X poll. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk in a poll on X asks if he should rehire DOGE staffer who resigned over racist tweets

Amid the &lsquo;Nazi salute&rsquo; row surrounding US billionaire Elon Musk, the X boss said Friday he would &lsquo;lose his mind&rsquo; if he saw another post featuring his raised-arm gesture on his feed.
"If I see one more damn Nazi salute in my feed, I&rsquo;m gonna lose my mind,&rdquo; Musk wrote, slamming the X algorithm.
&ldquo;This algorithm sucks!!"
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If I see one more damn Nazi salute in my feed, I&rsquo;m gonna lose my mind 🤪 This algorithm sucks!!
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1882591207026512033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
Musk&rsquo;s satirical post comes after the Tesla boss sparked a massive controversy on January 20 by raising his right arm in the air while thanking Trump&rsquo;s supporters.
The gesture, his critics said, resembled a Nazi salute.
Responding to his criticism on X Musk wrote, &ldquo;The radical leftists are really upset that they had to take time out of their busy day praising Hamas to call me a Nazi."
He also said in another X post that his critics needed &ldquo;better dirty tricks&rdquo; to attack him.
<h2>Netanyahu comes to rescue</h2>
Amid the controversy, Musk saw support from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday (Jan 23), who stressed the tech mogul was being "falsely smeared".
&ldquo;Elon is a great friend of Israel," wrote the PM of the Jewish nation.
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.<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> is being falsely smeared. Elon is a great friend of Israel. He visited Israel after the October 7 massacre in which Hamas terrorists committed the worst atrocity against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. He has since repeatedly and forcefully supported Israel&rsquo;s&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/VkBptanDmp">https://t.co/VkBptanDmp</a>
&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/1882392668497756279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Netanyahu added that Musk had "repeatedly and forcefully supported Israel's right to defend itself against genocidal terrorists and regimes who seek to annihilate the one and only Jewish state."
<h2>&lsquo;Defund Wikipedia&rsquo;</h2>
Musk also went all guns blazing against Wikipedia for labelling his hand gesture as a "Nazi" or "fascist" salute.
"Since legacy media propaganda is considered a 'valid' source by Wikipedia, it naturally simply becomes an extension of legacy media propaganda!" the billionaire wrote on X.
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He also urged his supporters to "defund Wikipedia until balance is restored."
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Defund Wikipedia until balance is restored! <a href="https://t.co/CIszNP5Pvc">https://t.co/CIszNP5Pvc</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1881752947379642825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales was quick to retaliate, saying Musk was unhappy that the online encyclopedia was not up for sale.
"I think Elon is unhappy that Wikipedia is not for sale. I hope his campaign to defund us results in lots of donations from people who care about the truth. If Elon wanted to help, he'd be encouraging kind and thoughtful intellectual people he agrees with to engage," said Wales.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Musk’s satirical post comes after the Tesla boss sparked a massive controversy on January 20 by raising his right arm in the air while thanking Trump’s supporters.

Amid the ‘Nazi salute’ row surrounding US billionaire Elon Musk, the X boss said Friday he would ‘lose his mind’ if he saw another post featuring his raised-arm gesture on his feed. "If I see one more damn Nazi salute in my feed, I’m gonna lose my mind,” Musk wrote, slamming the X algorithm. “This algorithm sucks!!" If I see one more damn Nazi salute in my feed, I’m gonna lose my mind 🤪 This algorithm sucks!! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 24, 2025 Musk’s satirical post comes after the Tesla boss sparked a massive controversy on January 20 by raising his right arm in the air while thanking Trump’s supporters. The gesture, his critics said, resembled a Nazi salute. Responding to his criticism on X Musk wrote, “The radical leftists are really upset that they had to take time out of their busy day praising Hamas to call me a Nazi." He also said in another X post that his critics needed “better dirty tricks” to attack him. Netanyahu comes to rescue Amid the controversy, Musk saw support from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday (Jan 23), who stressed the tech mogul was being "falsely smeared". “Elon is a great friend of Israel," wrote the PM of the Jewish nation. .@elonmusk is being falsely smeared. Elon is a great friend of Israel. He visited Israel after the October 7 massacre in which Hamas terrorists committed the worst atrocity against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. He has since repeatedly and forcefully supported Israel’s… https://t.co/VkBptanDmp — Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) January 23, 2025 Also read: 'Great friend of Israel': Netanyahu defends Elon Musk after his 'Nazi' salute Netanyahu added that Musk had "repeatedly and forcefully supported Israel's right to defend itself against genocidal terrorists and regimes who seek to annihilate the one and only Jewish state." ‘Defund Wikipedia’ Musk also went all guns blazing against Wikipedia for labelling his hand gesture as a "Nazi" or "fascist" salute. "Since legacy media propaganda is considered a 'valid' source by Wikipedia, it naturally simply becomes an extension of legacy media propaganda!" the billionaire wrote on X. Also read: Let's call a spade a f***king spade: Musk's transgender daughter reacts to father's 'Nazi salute' claims He also urged his supporters to "defund Wikipedia until balance is restored." Defund Wikipedia until balance is restored! https://t.co/CIszNP5Pvc — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2025 Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales was quick to retaliate, saying Musk was unhappy that the online encyclopedia was not up for sale. "I think Elon is unhappy that Wikipedia is not for sale. I hope his campaign to defund us results in lots of donations from people who care about the truth. If Elon wanted to help, he'd be encouraging kind and thoughtful intellectual people he agrees with to engage," said Wales. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Algorithm sucks,’ Musk says he will ‘lose his mind’ over ‘Nazi salute’ posts on his X feed

Elon Musk has been sued by US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regards to his acquisition of Twitter, the social media platform he subsequently renamed X. In a filing published on Tuesday (Jan 14), the SEC accused him of violating federal securities laws during his 2022 purchase of Twitter shares.
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<h2>SEC allegations against Musk</h2>
"Defendant Elon Musk failed to timely file with the SEC a beneficial ownership report disclosing his acquisition of more than five per cent of the outstanding shares of Twitter's (renamed as X) common stock in March 2022, in violation of the federal securities laws," said the agency in a court filing.
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This omission, as per SEC, allowed Musk to continue purchasing shares at "artificially low prices".
Musk, the world's richest man and US president-elect Donald Trump's close ally, underpaid "by at least $150 million for shares he purchased after his beneficial ownership report was due," it alleged.
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Musk purchased Twitter in October 2022 and proceeded to rebrand it to X in July 2023. His time at the social media platform's helm has been marked with controversies and has even led to a number of legal actions on the part of investors, former employees and companies that had contracts with Twitter.
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While former employees have sued him over wrongful termination, shareholders have filed a lawsuit against Musk, accusing him of disclosing his five per cent stake in Twitter too late, after the deadline set by the SEC.
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Business & Economy | World | SEC's claims that Elon Musk's late filing allowed him to buy Twitter shares at reduced prices, leading to an alleged underpayment of $150 million.

Elon Musk has been sued by US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with regards to his acquisition of Twitter, the social media platform he subsequently renamed X. In a filing published on Tuesday (Jan 14), the SEC accused him of violating federal securities laws during his 2022 purchase of Twitter shares. Also read | South Korean investigators storm Yoon Suk Yeol’s residence to enforce arrest warrant SEC allegations against Musk "Defendant Elon Musk failed to timely file with the SEC a beneficial ownership report disclosing his acquisition of more than five per cent of the outstanding shares of Twitter's (renamed as X) common stock in March 2022, in violation of the federal securities laws," said the agency in a court filing. Also read | China considers selling TikTok US to Elon Musk amid ban threat: Report This omission, as per SEC, allowed Musk to continue purchasing shares at "artificially low prices". Musk, the world's richest man and US president-elect Donald Trump's close ally, underpaid "by at least $150 million for shares he purchased after his beneficial ownership report was due," it alleged. Also read | 'Factually incorrect,' Indian minister calls out Zuckerberg over false claim about 2024 election results Musk purchased Twitter in October 2022 and proceeded to rebrand it to X in July 2023. His time at the social media platform's helm has been marked with controversies and has even led to a number of legal actions on the part of investors, former employees and companies that had contracts with Twitter. Also read | What is RedNote? Chinese social media app to which US TikTokers are migrating ahead of ban While former employees have sued him over wrongful termination, shareholders have filed a lawsuit against Musk, accusing him of disclosing his five per cent stake in Twitter too late, after the deadline set by the SEC. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk hit with SEC lawsuit for delayed Twitter stock disclosure in 2022

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla has reached a net worth of $486 billion at the age of 53, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Musk recently invested $277 million in the campaign of Republican Donald Trump which quickly turned to $224 billion in just 43 days since the US elections&nbsp;in November.

Musk’s net worth is almost double that of Jeff Bezos, the second-richest person and founder of Amazon, who is currently worth $250 billion. While Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the third richest with $219 billion.

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Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, has a 13 per cent stake in Tesla, the electric car company, which soared from $242 on November 5 to $479.86 on Tuesday (Dec 17). On the same day, Musk’s worth increased by $12 billion, making his current fortunes more than the gross domestic product of Bangladesh, Vietnam and the Philippines.

It is expected that Musk’s close relations with President-elect Trump will benefit Tesla shareholders gain increased profits from federal policies that favour electric cars and automated driving.

Apart from Tesla, Musk has a 42 per cent stake in SpaceX, a private space exploration company, which is valued at $350 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The company’s valuation has doubled within a year, making it the world’s most valuable startup.

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SpaceX has an extensive network of Starlink satellites and undertakes space missions to deliver supplies to NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station via its Dragon 2 spacecraft along with providing private spaceflights.

Musk also founded xAI in 2023, an artificial intelligence firm, which further increased his fortunes. The company, which is a competitor of OpenAI, is valued at $50 billion, $25 billion of which is estimated to be Musk’s stake.

Musk also owns the social media platform X, a tunnel construction firm Boring Company, and the brain implant startup Neuralink. He is also a longtime investor in cryptocurrencies.

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Recently he was appointed to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency by Trump, which promised to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.

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Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla has reached a net worth of $486 billion at the age of 53, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla has reached a net worth of $486 billion at the age of 53, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk recently invested $277 million in the campaign of Republican Donald Trump which quickly turned to $224 billion in just 43 days since the US elections in November. Musk’s net worth is almost double that of Jeff Bezos, the second-richest person and founder of Amazon, who is currently worth $250 billion. While Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the third richest with $219 billion. Also read | Elon Musk becomes world's first person to reach net worth of $400bn Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, has a 13 per cent stake in Tesla, the electric car company, which soared from $242 on November 5 to $479.86 on Tuesday (Dec 17). On the same day, Musk’s worth increased by $12 billion, making his current fortunes more than the gross domestic product of Bangladesh, Vietnam and the Philippines. It is expected that Musk’s close relations with President-elect Trump will benefit Tesla shareholders gain increased profits from federal policies that favour electric cars and automated driving. Apart from Tesla, Musk has a 42 per cent stake in SpaceX, a private space exploration company, which is valued at $350 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The company’s valuation has doubled within a year, making it the world’s most valuable startup. Also read | Nigel Farage courts Musk as Reform UK party eyes central role in country’s politics SpaceX has an extensive network of Starlink satellites and undertakes space missions to deliver supplies to NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station via its Dragon 2 spacecraft along with providing private spaceflights. Musk also founded xAI in 2023, an artificial intelligence firm, which further increased his fortunes. The company, which is a competitor of OpenAI, is valued at $50 billion, $25 billion of which is estimated to be Musk’s stake. Musk also owns the social media platform X, a tunnel construction firm Boring Company, and the brain implant startup Neuralink. He is also a longtime investor in cryptocurrencies. Watch | Elon Musk Unveils Ambitious Vision For Austin Texas, Wants To Turn HQ Into A Texas City × Recently he was appointed to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency by Trump, which promised to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk surpasses the net worth of Bezos and Zuckerberg combined

United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

Along with Musk, senior executives from Meta, which&nbsp;runs social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, and TikTok are also expected to be summoned as part of a Commons Science and Technology Select Committee social media inquiry.

This comes after Italian President Sergio Mattarella rebuked Musk after he took to X and posted about Italian court rulings that had hindered Italy's right-wing government plans to process some asylum-seekers in Albania.&nbsp;

The first hearings are scheduled to take place in the new year, amid increasing concerns that UK online safety law risk has surged by rapidly advancing technology and the politicisation of platforms such as X.

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The MPs are expected to probe the consequences of generative AI, which was used in widely shared images posted on Facebook and X, provoking people to join Islamophobic protests after the killing of three schoolgirls in Southport in August.&nbsp;

Moreover, they will also investigate Silicon Valley business models that “encourage the spread of content that can mislead and harm”.

“[Musk] has very strong views on multiple aspects of this,” Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the select committee said. “I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see … how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation.”

Musk was disappointed and furious when he was not invited to a UK government international investment summit in September.&nbsp;

“I’d like to make up for that by inviting him to attend," Onwurah told the Guardian.&nbsp;

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This week, former Labour minister Peter Mandelson called for an end to the "feud" between Musk and the UK government.&nbsp;

“He is a sort of technological, industrial, commercial phenomenon,” Mandelson told the How to Win an Election podcast. “And it would be unwise, in my view, for Britain to ignore him. You cannot pursue these feuds.”

Meanwhile, X did not respond when they were asked if Musk would testify in the UK, although it appears unlikely, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

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United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported.

United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported. Along with Musk, senior executives from Meta, which runs social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, and TikTok are also expected to be summoned as part of a Commons Science and Technology Select Committee social media inquiry. This comes after Italian President Sergio Mattarella rebuked Musk after he took to X and posted about Italian court rulings that had hindered Italy's right-wing government plans to process some asylum-seekers in Albania. The first hearings are scheduled to take place in the new year, amid increasing concerns that UK online safety law risk has surged by rapidly advancing technology and the politicisation of platforms such as X. Also read: Elon Musk strikes back after not being invited to UK International Investment Summit The MPs are expected to probe the consequences of generative AI, which was used in widely shared images posted on Facebook and X, provoking people to join Islamophobic protests after the killing of three schoolgirls in Southport in August. Moreover, they will also investigate Silicon Valley business models that “encourage the spread of content that can mislead and harm”. “[Musk] has very strong views on multiple aspects of this,” Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the select committee said. “I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see … how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation.” Musk was disappointed and furious when he was not invited to a UK government international investment summit in September. “I’d like to make up for that by inviting him to attend," Onwurah told the Guardian. Watch | UK: Elon Musk hits back at UK PM after 'civil war' comments dismissed × This week, former Labour minister Peter Mandelson called for an end to the "feud" between Musk and the UK government. “He is a sort of technological, industrial, commercial phenomenon,” Mandelson told the How to Win an Election podcast. “And it would be unwise, in my view, for Britain to ignore him. You cannot pursue these feuds.” Meanwhile, X did not respond when they were asked if Musk would testify in the UK, although it appears unlikely, the Guardian reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk to be summoned by UK MPs over X's role in UK riots

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to a request from a social media user who requested to ensure relief to the middle class. The request was made by the user while replying to the minister's online post.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to a request from a social media user who requested to ensure relief to the middle class. The request was made by the user while replying to the minister's online post. Sharing the user's post, Minister Sitharaman said that his inputs were valuable and the government has been looking into the voices of the people. Here's what the social media user wrote on X Taking to X, social media user Tushar Sharma said that he has an understanding of the challenges involved, however, it is his "heartfelt request" to the minister to provide some relief to the middle class. Also Read: India likely to be world's 3rd-largest economy by 2027: FM Nirmala Sitharaman “We deeply appreciate your efforts and contributions to the country, and you have our utmost admiration. I humbly request you to consider providing some relief for the middle class. I understand the immense challenges involved, but it’s just a heartfelt request," wrote X user Sharma. Thank you for your kind words and your understanding. I recognise and appreciate your concern. PM @narendramodi ‘s government is a responsive government. Listens and attends to people’s voices. Thanks once again for your understanding. Your input is valuable. https://t.co/0C2wzaQtYx — Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) November 17, 2024 × Replying to the post, FM Sitharaman appreciated the user's input and said that the government has been listening to the feedback of the people. “Thank you for your kind words and your understanding. I recognise and appreciate your concern. PM @narendramodi’s government is a responsive government. Listens and attends to people’s voices. Thanks once again for your understanding. Your input is valuable," Sitharaman replied. Watch: Nirmala Sitharaman Warns Of Skills Gap Threatening India's Growth The request was made by the user amid rising inflation, which has become a huge concern for the Indian middle class. Last month, retail inflation stood at 6.21 per cent in the country, breaching the upper tolerance level of the Reserve Bank of India. National Statistics Office data said that food inflation stood at 10.87 per cent last month in comparison to 9.24 per cent in September. (With inputs from agencies)

FM Nirmala Sitharaman reacts to user on X seeking relief for middle class, says 'input is valuable'

German football club St. Pauli has announced it will leave X (formerly Twitter), accusing Elon Musk of turning the platform into a "hate machine." The club expressed concerns over the rise in harmful content and the impact on online discourse under Musk’s ownership.

German Football Club St. Pauli Quits X, Criticize Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk and Ramaswamy are seeking “high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” who are willing to work over 80 hours a week without pay.

In an X post, the department posted from its official handle, “We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting.”

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“If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon &amp; Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants,” it added.

However, to send a message to a DOGE account to submit applications, users need an X subscription. To get a verified X account, users need to pay $84 a year for the premium membership.

“Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies &amp; compensation is zero,” Musk wrote in a separate X post about the job. “What a great deal!”

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<h2>Trump appoints Musk and&nbsp;Ramaswamy</h2>

US President-elect Donald Trump earlier announced the appointment of Musk and Ramaswamy to the department, saying “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies – essential to the ‘Save America’ movement.”

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Musk has vowed to reduce federal bureaucracy by one-third and reduce the US government spending by $2 trillion, a move that he said “necessarily involves some temporary hardship”.&nbsp;

The X owner has emerged as a strong ally of Trump since the first assassination attempt on the Republican. He is the largest donator to Trump’s campaign after donating $120 million. Musk has also held rallies and events for Trump and promoted his campaign message consistently on X.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk and Ramaswamy are seeking “high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” who are willing to work over 80 hours a week without pay. In an X post, the department posted from its official handle, “We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting.” We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s… — Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) November 14, 2024 × Also read | 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician “If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants,” it added. However, to send a message to a DOGE account to submit applications, users need an X subscription. To get a verified X account, users need to pay $84 a year for the premium membership. “Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero,” Musk wrote in a separate X post about the job. “What a great deal!” Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero. What a great deal! 😂 https://t.co/16e7EKRS6i — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2024 × Trump appoints Musk and Ramaswamy US President-elect Donald Trump earlier announced the appointment of Musk and Ramaswamy to the department, saying “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies – essential to the ‘Save America’ movement.” Also read | 'Good news,' Trump ally Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, discussed ways to defuse tensions: Report Musk has vowed to reduce federal bureaucracy by one-third and reduce the US government spending by $2 trillion, a move that he said “necessarily involves some temporary hardship”. The X owner has emerged as a strong ally of Trump since the first assassination attempt on the Republican. He is the largest donator to Trump’s campaign after donating $120 million. Musk has also held rallies and events for Trump and promoted his campaign message consistently on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE seeks ‘super-high IQ’ candidates

Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election. The social media platform has gained millions of new users, including some big Hollywood names.

As Elon Musk secures a position in Trump’s cabinet, a large number of X users have shifted to Bluesky as a result of terms of service change on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;

Bluesky, which now has over 16 million users, recently faced technical issues as many reported outages.

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<h2>Bluesky reports outages</h2>

As Bluesky is growing, with one million new users joining this week, the app was among the top on the App Store on November 14, according to Business Insider.&nbsp;

However, thousands of users reported issues with the application and website on Downdetector just as Bluesky went over 16 million users, according to an employee at the decentralised microblogging company.

<h2>Hollywood celebs leave X</h2>

While Musk’s X has around 317 million users, Bluesky’s user base is much smaller. However, major Hollywood names have recently switched to Bluesky from X after Trump won his second term in office.&nbsp;

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Don Lemon, an American television journalist, posted a short video to announce that he is leaving X. “I once believed it was a place for honest debate, discussion, transparency, and free speech. But now, I feel it no longer serves that purpose,” he said.

Other big names including Elton John, Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mia Farrow have also left Musk’s social media platform. Rapper Lizzo also left X, saying, “Anyways, I joined Bluesky because we’re leaving toxicity in 2024.”

Bluesky was first created by Jack Dorsey as a research project in 2019 to decentralise Twitter, as per Forbes. The company was officially launched in 2021 and opened to the public in 2023. The platform offers features similar to X to its users. In addition, it allows users to create their own servers with their own set of rules.

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Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election.

Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election. The social media platform has gained millions of new users, including some big Hollywood names. As Elon Musk secures a position in Trump’s cabinet, a large number of X users have shifted to Bluesky as a result of terms of service change on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Bluesky, which now has over 16 million users, recently faced technical issues as many reported outages. Also read | 'Good news,' Trump ally Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, discussed ways to defuse tensions: Report Bluesky reports outages As Bluesky is growing, with one million new users joining this week, the app was among the top on the App Store on November 14, according to Business Insider. However, thousands of users reported issues with the application and website on Downdetector just as Bluesky went over 16 million users, according to an employee at the decentralised microblogging company. Hollywood celebs leave X While Musk’s X has around 317 million users, Bluesky’s user base is much smaller. However, major Hollywood names have recently switched to Bluesky from X after Trump won his second term in office. Also read | 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician Don Lemon, an American television journalist, posted a short video to announce that he is leaving X. “I once believed it was a place for honest debate, discussion, transparency, and free speech. But now, I feel it no longer serves that purpose,” he said. Other big names including Elton John, Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mia Farrow have also left Musk’s social media platform. Rapper Lizzo also left X, saying, “Anyways, I joined Bluesky because we’re leaving toxicity in 2024.” Bluesky was first created by Jack Dorsey as a research project in 2019 to decentralise Twitter, as per Forbes. The company was officially launched in 2021 and opened to the public in 2023. The platform offers features similar to X to its users. In addition, it allows users to create their own servers with their own set of rules. (With inputs from agencies)

Bluesky reports outages as millions, including Hollywood elites join platform after leaving Musk’s X

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia on Thursday announced it would cease publishing its reports on Elon Musk's social media platform X, which it said had become a "disinformation network".

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia on Thursday announced it would cease publishing its reports on Elon Musk's social media platform X, which it said had become a "disinformation network". The decision by the Barcelona-based daily comes a day after Britain's The Guardian also said it would quit promoting its journalism on X, formerly Twitter, citing "often disturbing content" on the site. La Vanguardia said X had become "an echo chamber" full of "conspiracy theories and disinformation" that would not have had such an impact with "effective and reasonable moderation". Musk has gutted trust and safety teams, scaled back content moderation efforts and restored known conspiracy theorists to the platform since purchasing it for $44 billion in 2022. Also read: The Guardian says it won’t post on ‘toxic media platform’ X; Elon Musk hits back, calls it ‘irrelevant’ "Hatred of ethnic minorities, misogyny and racism" were among the viral posts "that violate human rights" but captured users' attention and more money through advertising, the newspaper added. La Vanguardia also denounced the growth of bots spreading disinformation, including India-based accounts commenting on Spain's devastating October floods that have killed 223 people. The Catalan daily said it would continue following people, businesses and institutions on X to inform readers of messages and debates. Its journalists will also be free to keep using it "within the guidelines of restraint and respect for human rights and freedom of expression" required of them in all settings. Musk has consistently courted controversy with his use of X, particularly during the recent US presidential election where he endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump. Musk used his personal account boasting nearly 205 million followers to sway voters in favour of Trump, but his incendiary and misleading posts were criticised for cranking up the political temperature. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

After UK’s Guardian, Spain’s Vanguardia daily to stop posting on ‘disinformation network’ X

The Guardian, a major British newspaper, on Wednesday (Nov 13) said that it has decided to stop posting on the social media platform X, calling it a “toxic media platform.”

The publication in a statement told its readers that it no longer sees value in maintaining its presence on X, explaining that “often disturbing content” has become more common on the platform. "We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X," the British media outlet said.

The statement added, "This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism."

The Guardian said that the recent United States presidential campaign solidified their concerns.&nbsp;"The US presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse."

“We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere,” the Guardian added.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musks-appointment-to-department-of-government-efficiency-doge-triggers-meme-fest-on-x-775779">Musk's appointment to Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) triggers meme fest on X</a>

While the Guardian will no longer be posting on X, it said that readers can still share Guardian articles on the platform. Additionally, the organisation may still “embed content from X” in articles when necessary for “live news reporting.”

The Guardian has a strong presence on X, managing over 80 accounts with a combined following of around 27 million users.

Its primary handle, @guardian, remained accessible as of Wednesday, though it carried a message stating, “this account has been archived,” with a link directing users to the Guardian’s website.

With its 10.7 million followers on X, the Guardian has become the first prominent UK media outlet to leave the platform since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022 for $44 billion.

Critics argue that Musk’s management has enabled the spread of misinformation and hate speech on X.

In response to the Guardian's departure, Musk reacted dismissively, stating on X, “They are irrelevant.”

In another comment regarding the newspaper's exit, Musk referred to the Guardian as “a laboriously vile propaganda machine.”

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The Guardian, a major British newspaper, on Wednesday (Nov 13) said that it has decided to stop posting on the social media platform X, calling it a “toxic media platform.

The Guardian, a major British newspaper, on Wednesday (Nov 13) said that it has decided to stop posting on the social media platform X, calling it a “toxic media platform.” The publication in a statement told its readers that it no longer sees value in maintaining its presence on X, explaining that “often disturbing content” has become more common on the platform. "We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X," the British media outlet said. The statement added, "This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism." The Guardian said that the recent United States presidential campaign solidified their concerns. "The US presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse." “We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere,” the Guardian added. Also read: Musk's appointment to Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) triggers meme fest on X While the Guardian will no longer be posting on X, it said that readers can still share Guardian articles on the platform. Additionally, the organisation may still “embed content from X” in articles when necessary for “live news reporting.” The Guardian has a strong presence on X, managing over 80 accounts with a combined following of around 27 million users. Its primary handle, @guardian, remained accessible as of Wednesday, though it carried a message stating, “this account has been archived,” with a link directing users to the Guardian’s website. With its 10.7 million followers on X, the Guardian has become the first prominent UK media outlet to leave the platform since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022 for $44 billion. Critics argue that Musk’s management has enabled the spread of misinformation and hate speech on X. In response to the Guardian's departure, Musk reacted dismissively, stating on X, “They are irrelevant.” In another comment regarding the newspaper's exit, Musk referred to the Guardian as “a laboriously vile propaganda machine.” (With inputs from agencies)

The Guardian says it won’t post on ‘toxic media platform’ X; Elon Musk hits back, calls it ‘irrelevant’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday (Nov 4) warned that if Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris comes to power she will shut down social media platform&nbsp;X by all means.

“There’s no way that the Kamala Harris puppet regime would allow X to exist,” said the billionaire, while speaking at 'The Joe Rogan Experience'&nbsp;podcast.

Speaking about Musk's acquisition of X for billions of dollars, podcaster Joe Rogan said, "If you didn't do it, no one would have. And here's the hilarious narrative that I keep hearing from idiots. ‘Elon's a bad businessman. Twitter is worth, you know, 400% less than when he bought it.’ No, it wasn't worth that in the first place. It wasn't worth $44 billion, you f---ing morons. Wrong. And also, you're not taking into account the advertiser boycott. That's total bulls---."

Musk said that he agrees that the&nbsp;Orwellian-named Center for Countering Digital Hate was a "total scam organisation" and called the group a "censorship organisation" that "pushed the advertisers to boycott."

Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-all-have-been-threatened-by-trump-in-the-past-with-violence-773578">&nbsp;US election 2024: Who all have been threatened by Trump in the past with violence?</a>

Musk's X Corp last year sued the Centre for Countering Digital Hate for publishing "misleading claims" and exaggerating the harmful content's prevalence on X to thwart investment from advertisers.

The X owner&nbsp;stated that they have lessened some aspects of the boycott, however, the US presidential&nbsp;election will be decisive in the battle between freedom of speech and government censorship.

<h2>Musk says 'If Kamala wins...'</h2>

"I think if Trump wins, we'll see, you know, probably most of the boycott will lift. But if Kamala wins, we'll see that boycott gets stronger and they’ll friggin’ shut [it] down. There's no way that a Kamala puppet regime would allow X to exist," said Musk.

"You really think that they'll be able to shut it down, though? Is there a pathway to that?" quizzed the podcast host and later inquired, "What would they do?"

Watch:&nbsp;US Elections: How the US Election Will Impact Russia's War in Ukraine

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"They can sic the DOJ [Department of Justice] on you know, and say like, you know, they've got this whole thing about like hate speech, misinformation or whatever, except that they're the ones pushing the misinformation. But that doesn't stop them from filing massive, you know, lawsuits and using the DOJ," Musk answered.

Earlier in another interview while speaking about the time when he purchased X, Musk said, “At the time, I think I said, ‘Look, this is existential to the United States. It’s existential to democracy'. If you don’t have freedom of speech, you don’t have democracy. If you don’t have freedom of speech, people cannot make an informed vote. If they are just being fed propaganda and there is no freedom of speech, democracy is an illusion.”

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday (Nov 4) warned that if Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris comes to power she will shut down social media platform X by all means.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday (Nov 4) warned that if Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris comes to power she will shut down social media platform X by all means. “There’s no way that the Kamala Harris puppet regime would allow X to exist,” said the billionaire, while speaking at 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast. Speaking about Musk's acquisition of X for billions of dollars, podcaster Joe Rogan said, "If you didn't do it, no one would have. And here's the hilarious narrative that I keep hearing from idiots. ‘Elon's a bad businessman. Twitter is worth, you know, 400% less than when he bought it.’ No, it wasn't worth that in the first place. It wasn't worth $44 billion, you f---ing morons. Wrong. And also, you're not taking into account the advertiser boycott. That's total bulls---." Musk said that he agrees that the Orwellian-named Center for Countering Digital Hate was a "total scam organisation" and called the group a "censorship organisation" that "pushed the advertisers to boycott." Also Read: US election 2024: Who all have been threatened by Trump in the past with violence? Musk's X Corp last year sued the Centre for Countering Digital Hate for publishing "misleading claims" and exaggerating the harmful content's prevalence on X to thwart investment from advertisers. The X owner stated that they have lessened some aspects of the boycott, however, the US presidential election will be decisive in the battle between freedom of speech and government censorship. Musk says 'If Kamala wins...' "I think if Trump wins, we'll see, you know, probably most of the boycott will lift. But if Kamala wins, we'll see that boycott gets stronger and they’ll friggin’ shut [it] down. There's no way that a Kamala puppet regime would allow X to exist," said Musk. "You really think that they'll be able to shut it down, though? Is there a pathway to that?" quizzed the podcast host and later inquired, "What would they do?" Watch: US Elections: How the US Election Will Impact Russia's War in Ukraine "They can sic the DOJ [Department of Justice] on you know, and say like, you know, they've got this whole thing about like hate speech, misinformation or whatever, except that they're the ones pushing the misinformation. But that doesn't stop them from filing massive, you know, lawsuits and using the DOJ," Musk answered. Earlier in another interview while speaking about the time when he purchased X, Musk said, “At the time, I think I said, ‘Look, this is existential to the United States. It’s existential to democracy'. If you don’t have freedom of speech, you don’t have democracy. If you don’t have freedom of speech, people cannot make an informed vote. If they are just being fed propaganda and there is no freedom of speech, democracy is an illusion.” (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk claims Harris will shut down X if she becomes next US president

Elon Musk, one of the biggest backers of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, will spend Election Night (Nov 5) with the former United States president, according to a New York Times report.

Musk will be among a small group that will be watching the election results with Trump as they unfold on Election Night. The NYT report cites three people who said that Musk will be at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida for the evening festivities.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-fbi-charges-ann-arbour-man-for-threatening-mass-shooting-attack-if-trump-wins-773680">US Election: FBI charges Ann Arbor man for threatening mass shooting attack 'if Trump wins'</a>

Trump is expected to host several parties, including a dinner at Mar-a-Lago for a small group of donors. During Election Night, the Republican will reportedly remain within a smaller gathering. The Republicans will also address a larger group at the Palm Beach Convention Center later, where other donors will be present, as per the NYT report.

In an X post, Musk shared a picture after voting. He wrote in the caption, “Just voted in Cameron County, Texas, home of Starbase!”

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Musk has spent at least $119 million on a super PAC supporting the Republican and will join his evening festivities as a Trump superfan. He has also hosted events in the name of Trump in the US state of Pennsylvania. Musk was scheduled to host a pro-Trump town-hall-style event on Tuesday at noon, however, it did not start on time.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;US Elections 2024: What Are the Key Issues For Voters In Georgia?

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The Tesla CEO and Republican presidential candidate are known to speak to each other several times a week. Musk’s ownership of the popular social media platform X has been beneficial to the Trump campaign. This has left Democrats concerned that he may promote misinformation during the elections.

On the other hand, Vice President Kamala Harris is to attend a family dinner on Election Day. She will be at a watch party at her alma mater Howard University in Washington DC. She graduated from the historically Black university with a degree in political science and economics in 1968.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wheres-donald-trump-kamala-harris-and-joe-biden-would-be-for-election-night-watch-party-773566">Where are Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden headed for election night watch party?</a>

“I will be at my alma mater at Howard University,” Harris said in an interview with Pittsburgh's KDKA radio, revealing her plans for the day. “Before that, I have a tradition of having dinner with my family, and so we will do that. I have a lot of my family staying with us."

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Elon Musk, one of the biggest backers of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, will spend Election Night (Nov 5) with the former United States president, according to a New York Times report.

Elon Musk, one of the biggest backers of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, will spend Election Night (Nov 5) with the former United States president, according to a New York Times report. Musk will be among a small group that will be watching the election results with Trump as they unfold on Election Night. The NYT report cites three people who said that Musk will be at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida for the evening festivities. Also read | US Election: FBI charges Ann Arbor man for threatening mass shooting attack 'if Trump wins' Trump is expected to host several parties, including a dinner at Mar-a-Lago for a small group of donors. During Election Night, the Republican will reportedly remain within a smaller gathering. The Republicans will also address a larger group at the Palm Beach Convention Center later, where other donors will be present, as per the NYT report. In an X post, Musk shared a picture after voting. He wrote in the caption, “Just voted in Cameron County, Texas, home of Starbase!” Just voted in Cameron County, Texas, home of Starbase! pic.twitter.com/dE8oRGlI4p — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 5, 2024 × Musk has spent at least $119 million on a super PAC supporting the Republican and will join his evening festivities as a Trump superfan. He has also hosted events in the name of Trump in the US state of Pennsylvania. Musk was scheduled to host a pro-Trump town-hall-style event on Tuesday at noon, however, it did not start on time. Watch | US Elections 2024: What Are the Key Issues For Voters In Georgia? × The Tesla CEO and Republican presidential candidate are known to speak to each other several times a week. Musk’s ownership of the popular social media platform X has been beneficial to the Trump campaign. This has left Democrats concerned that he may promote misinformation during the elections. On the other hand, Vice President Kamala Harris is to attend a family dinner on Election Day. She will be at a watch party at her alma mater Howard University in Washington DC. She graduated from the historically Black university with a degree in political science and economics in 1968. Also read | Where are Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden headed for election night watch party? “I will be at my alma mater at Howard University,” Harris said in an interview with Pittsburgh's KDKA radio, revealing her plans for the day. “Before that, I have a tradition of having dinner with my family, and so we will do that. I have a lot of my family staying with us." (With inputs from agencies)

US Election 2024: Elon Musk to spend election evening with Trump in Palm Beach

Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the United States presidential election, securing enough electoral college votes to be named the 47th President. His victory in Wisconsin played a key role, along with wins across several other critical swing states, such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Throughout the election period, various verified accounts on the social media platform X promised cash rewards to followers if Trump won. One user pledged to give $10,000 to two people who interacted with his post, provided they followed his account, adding, “Let’s hope he wins US.”

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If Donald Trump gets elected, i will send $10,000 to 2 people who interact with this post. 
 
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Let’s hope he wins 🇺🇸
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If Donald Trump gets elected as president, I'll send someone that interacts $50,000
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Another account made a similar offer, pledging $50,000 to a random follower who engaged with his post if Trump became president. Meanwhile, one user posted that he would distribute $2,000 to ten people who retweeted his message and followed him, with a total reward of $20,000 up for grabs if Trump was victorious.

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If Donald <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trump</a> wins the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Election2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Election2024</a>, i will send $2000 to 10 people who retweet this post &amp; follow me. 
 
That’s a total of $20,000. 
 
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We will see the results in few hours ! 🇺🇸<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trump2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trump2024</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vote2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vote2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/PT5jVak5lU">pic.twitter.com/PT5jVak5lU</a>
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Another user offered 100 SOL cryptocurrency tokens to a random follower who liked, retweeted, and commented “done” on his post.

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One account offered a substantial prize of $30,000 to a random user who interacted with their post if Trump won.

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Meanwhile, X's owner Elon Musk reportedly provided $17 million to people who signed a petition from his political action committee, despite a failed legal attempt to halt the initiative. To qualify, signees needed to be registered voters in swing states, raising questions about whether Musk was breaching federal laws against providing financial incentives for voting or voter registration.

District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, condemned the programme, describing it as a “scam” potentially aimed at "actually influencing a national election." Musk’s legal team defended the initiative, claiming it represented "core political speech," as signatories were endorsing the U.S. Constitution through their involvement. They also argued that Krasner’s challenge was irrelevant since there would be no further winners in Pennsylvania before the programme concluded on Tuesday.

(With inputs from agencies)

Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the United States presidential election, securing enough electoral college votes to be named the 47th President. His victory in Wisconsin played a key role, along with wins across several other critical swing states, such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Republican candidate Donald Trump has won the United States presidential election, securing enough electoral college votes to be named the 47th President. His victory in Wisconsin played a key role, along with wins across several other critical swing states, such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Indiana, and Kentucky. Throughout the election period, various verified accounts on the social media platform X promised cash rewards to followers if Trump won. One user pledged to give $10,000 to two people who interacted with his post, provided they followed his account, adding, “Let’s hope he wins US.” If Donald Trump gets elected, i will send $10,000 to 2 people who interact with this post. You must be following me to qualify. Let’s hope he wins 🇺🇸 — Crypto Beast (@cryptobeastreal) November 5, 2024 × If Donald Trump gets elected as president, I'll send someone that interacts $50,000 — Damon (@Damondyor) November 5, 2024 × Another account made a similar offer, pledging $50,000 to a random follower who engaged with his post if Trump became president. Meanwhile, one user posted that he would distribute $2,000 to ten people who retweeted his message and followed him, with a total reward of $20,000 up for grabs if Trump was victorious. If Donald #Trump wins the #Election2024, i will send $2000 to 10 people who retweet this post & follow me. That’s a total of $20,000. If you’re not following me you’ll be disqualified. We will see the results in few hours ! 🇺🇸#Trump2024 #Bitcoin #Vote2024 pic.twitter.com/PT5jVak5lU — Xavier Sterling (@xaviersterl) November 5, 2024 × Another user offered 100 SOL cryptocurrency tokens to a random follower who liked, retweeted, and commented “done” on his post. If Donald Trump gets elected as president, I'll send 10 people that interact with this tweet $10,000 total. — Ameer Hussain (@AmeerHussainn) November 5, 2024 × One account offered a substantial prize of $30,000 to a random user who interacted with their post if Trump won. If Donald Trump gets elected as president, i’ll send $30,000 to someone who interacts (must follow) — The Money Dream (@moneydreamreal) November 5, 2024 × Meanwhile, X's owner Elon Musk reportedly provided $17 million to people who signed a petition from his political action committee, despite a failed legal attempt to halt the initiative. To qualify, signees needed to be registered voters in swing states, raising questions about whether Musk was breaching federal laws against providing financial incentives for voting or voter registration. District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, condemned the programme, describing it as a “scam” potentially aimed at "actually influencing a national election." Musk’s legal team defended the initiative, claiming it represented "core political speech," as signatories were endorsing the U.S. Constitution through their involvement. They also argued that Krasner’s challenge was irrelevant since there would be no further winners in Pennsylvania before the programme concluded on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Verified X accounts promised wild cash rewards to followers if Trump won the presidency

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is facing criticism over its crowd-sourced fact-checking feature, Community Notes. The fact-checker is reportedly underperforming and is "failing to counter false" information related to the upcoming US elections.

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:84,&quot;w&quot;:807,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1774}">Failed in over 70 per cent of cases</h2>

According to a report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), 74 per cent — amounting to 209 posts — of the 283 misleading election-related posts it reviewed did not display accurate fact-checking notes to all users, allowing unchecked claims to reach billions.

"The 209 misleading posts in our sample that did not display available Community Notes to all users have amassed 2.2 billion views," said the CCDH, urging Musk's X to invest in safety and transparency.

In a post on X, CCDH revealed that among the misleading election posts were&nbsp;debunked claims like the "Democrats are importing illegal voters," or "Trump can't run for presidency," and the one claim touted by Trump himself&nbsp;— "The 2020 election was stolen".

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The social media giant's "Community Notes", launched last year, empowers users rather than a dedicated fact-checking team to highlight and counter false content. However, CCDH argues this method may be inadequate for moderating critical information about the upcoming election.

"The problem is that for a Community Note to be shown, it requires consensus, and on polarizing issues, that consensus is rarely reached. As a result, Community Notes fail precisely where they are needed most," said the organisation on its website.

This report follows after X lost a lawsuit brought by the CCDH, which accused the platform of allowing hate speech to increase.

Additionally, in August, election officials from five US states urged Musk in August of this year to address issues with X's AI chatbot, which they claim has been responsible for spreading election-related misinformation.

Musk, who has been big on endorsing Republican Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has himself faced accusations of sharing misleading information.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is facing criticism over its crowd-sourced fact-checking feature, Community Notes. The fact-checker is reportedly underperforming and is "failing to counter false" information related to the upcoming US elections.

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is facing criticism over its crowd-sourced fact-checking feature, Community Notes. The fact-checker is reportedly underperforming and is "failing to counter false" information related to the upcoming US elections. Failed in over 70 per cent of cases According to a report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), 74 per cent — amounting to 209 posts — of the 283 misleading election-related posts it reviewed did not display accurate fact-checking notes to all users, allowing unchecked claims to reach billions. "The 209 misleading posts in our sample that did not display available Community Notes to all users have amassed 2.2 billion views," said the CCDH, urging Musk's X to invest in safety and transparency. In a post on X, CCDH revealed that among the misleading election posts were debunked claims like the "Democrats are importing illegal voters," or "Trump can't run for presidency," and the one claim touted by Trump himself — "The 2020 election was stolen". 🚨 NEW: X's Community Notes are failing to counter misleading claims about the US election, despite Musk calling it the "best source of truth on the internet.” We analyzed a sample of accurate Community Notes & found that 74% aren't being shown to users🧵https://t.co/8VGeZpR9a1 — Center for Countering Digital Hate (@CCDHate) October 30, 2024 × X community notes The social media giant's "Community Notes", launched last year, empowers users rather than a dedicated fact-checking team to highlight and counter false content. However, CCDH argues this method may be inadequate for moderating critical information about the upcoming election. "The problem is that for a Community Note to be shown, it requires consensus, and on polarizing issues, that consensus is rarely reached. As a result, Community Notes fail precisely where they are needed most," said the organisation on its website. This report follows after X lost a lawsuit brought by the CCDH, which accused the platform of allowing hate speech to increase. Additionally, in August, election officials from five US states urged Musk in August of this year to address issues with X's AI chatbot, which they claim has been responsible for spreading election-related misinformation. Musk, who has been big on endorsing Republican Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has himself faced accusations of sharing misleading information. (With inputs from agencies)

US Election 2024: Elon Musk's X failing in tackling false claims, election misinformation, says report

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