In response to X sharing its written submissions regarding the 2019 Delhi High Court global content blocking order with media outlets, including Bar & Bench, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev expressed disapproval. Ramdev's counsel argued that X should have only shared the submissions with them, not the media. Meanwhile, Facebook's advocate argued that Indian law should prevail over other international jurisdictions, but Ramdev's counsel countered that intermediaries such as X should just remove the content as directed without giving their opinion on the matter.
Tech mogul Elon Musk has caused quite a stir with his recent statement that hashtags are no longer needed on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). According to Musk, who bought the company two years ago, the platform's new features and AI chatbot Grok have made hashtags obsolete. This surprising opinion was backed up by the AI chatbot itself, suggesting that X no longer needs hashtags to track posts. Musk's admission not only shows his control over his company's platform but also hints at a possible algorithm change in the works.
During the third Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the ongoing rain became too much for Australian pacer Mitchell Starc to handle. With the dominant Aussies looking to wrap up the match, Starc was seen visibly frustrated as the ground staff had to bring out the covers yet again. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their reactions, with some noting how Starc's reaction was relatable to every fan watching the match. However, others pointed out the advantage that the interruptions may be giving to the bowlers over the batters.
Users are experiencing issues with various Meta services, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, as well as the newly introduced Threads feed. The problems started around 12:30 pm ET and have been ongoing for over 30 minutes. The cause of the outage is currently unknown, but the Meta support site has not reported any status problems. The downtime is expected to be resolved in the next few hours, and users can follow updates on the official Meta Support site or the Downdetector website. Keep up with the latest news and updates from the world of entertainment and video games by following MeriStation USA on X (formerly known as Twitter).
The official Twitter account of Delhi Police faced a cybersecurity threat on Tuesday evening, with hackers briefly taking control of it and changing its name and profile picture. The incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of high-profile government accounts, and authorities are currently investigating to identify the responsible parties. This comes after a similar hacking incident involving the personal email of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and another case where Delhi Police busted a cybercrime racket with links to Chinese handlers via social media.
Social media platform X has made its AI-powered chatbot, Grok, available to all free users, allowing it to compete against popular AI chatbots like Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini. The free version comes with limited features, such as the ability to only analyze three images per day, but creator Elon Musk hints at future updates. The company behind Grok, xAI, recently raised $6 billion and plans to launch a dedicated app and open its API for developers.
From the introduction of Circles to the ability to lurk on people's likes, Twitter has seen a variety of features come and go since its launch in 2007. However, as users flock to other platforms, including the new Bluesky, they are left mourning the loss of features that made the microblogging platform unique. Despite owner Elon Musk's claims of focusing on improving Communities and group DMs, many users still long for the days of Circles and the joy of lurking on others' likes.
Tech giant X, formerly known as Twitter, has recently opened its previously premium AI chatbot, Grok, to non-premium users. The free version comes with some limitations on queries and features, with users limited to 10 questions every two hours, three image analyses, and four image generations daily. It is currently unclear which regions have access to the free rollout, but users speculate it is available in North America, India, and Oceania. Premium subscribers still have increased access to Grok, with up to 50 questions per day. X has yet to release a statement on the rollout, but the development is already making waves in the tech community.
The recent case of X objecting to the sale of its handle and accounts by the controversial website InfoWars raises questions about social media account ownership. X argues that its terms of service grant the company exclusive control over users' accounts, with users only having a license to use the services. This case brings to light the issue of whether users truly "own" their social media presence and highlights the importance of contracts and terms of service in determining account ownership.
A recent study has revealed that a significant portion of news influencers on social media platform X identify with the political right, while a smaller percentage associate with the left. Interestingly, a majority of these influencers do not express any clear political affiliation. This report delves deeper into the characteristics of news influencers on X, who also maintain accounts on other social media sites, and the impact of their partisan leanings on their news coverage.