All the social media apps kind of suck. We need to bring back MySpace and the idea that social media can exist on your own terms. First off, let me say, I know, I know: We do not need more social media. But I think we need MySpace back. In fact, I think it’s the…
X claims that California’s content moderation law AB 587 violates its freedom of speech. Elon Musk’s X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit Sept. 8 against the state of California over content moderation law AB 587. Under AB 587, which California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law in September of…
X’s crowdsourced “fact checking” feature known as Community Notes is now available on videos posted to the platform. Creators of AI videos, deceptive edits, and manipulated clips – beware. Community Notes has now been rolled out on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, for videos. The announcement came earlier this week from the official…
Paid advertisements on X are showing without ad labels or disclosures for some users on the platform. If you’re scrolling through your feed on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, and come across a post from an account that you’re not following, you just might be seeing an unlabeled ad. Multiple users on X…
The social media platform addresses continued concerns about age-inappropriate content with new safety controls, parent guides, and app-wide changes. Snapchat is releasing new app safeguards to protect teen users (aged 13-17) from unknown users and age-inappropriate content — a responsive step from a social media platform that’s been under fire for allegedly exposing its younger…
According to a new report, Elon Musk took a $1 billion loan from SpaceX during the same time period in which he acquired Twitter. $44 billion. That’s how much Elon Musk acquired Twitter for in October 2022. $1 billion. That’s how much Musk borrowed from the rocket manufacturer he founded, SpaceX, around that same time,…
The fediverse, short for “federated universe,” is a decentralized social media network. Everything you need to know about the Fediverse. There are times in which it seems oh-so-obvious that tech bros love science-fiction movies. They’re obsessed with a vaguely utopian ideal that has no chance in hell of panning out in real life. Or, more…
Elon Musk continues to rail against the ADL, floating a possible lawsuit against the Jewish civil rights organization. X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has had a rough year since Elon Musk acquired the company last October. However, according to Musk, there is a reason for X’s struggles. He says the Jewish anti-extremism civil…
Anti-Semitic posts are rising on the former Twitter as Elon Musk signals support for #BanTheADL hashtag. Over the past 24 hours, the hashtag #BanTheADL has been trending on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The trending hashtag refers to the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish anti-extremism civil rights organization. Even more concerning is that X…
Elon Musk’s X has brand new terms of service. Here’s what’s included. Users of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, likely noticed a pop-up when logging in today. The prompt asks them to agree to X’s new privacy policy and terms of service (ToS). With Elon Musk changing so much on the platform, any…