A new update is rolling out for X users on iOS that brings new filters for Communities, extra sorting options, and more.
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xAI's newest model, Grok 3, is out now. But the X Premium+ tier that offers its access now costs almost double the amount.
Elon Musk's xAI has officially launched Grok 3, which he describes as "the smartest AI on Earth", which includes reasoning capabilities and more.
Users on X noticed that the platform started blocking links to Signal, the encrypted messaging platform popular among DOGE whistleblowers.
In another step toward the goal of an everything app, X is introducing X Money, a service that could replace your bank account if Musk's plan succeeds.
Meta's Community Notes won't appear for users outside the U.S., at least for some more time, as Meta has intended to bring the feature only for U.S.-based users.
X has launched a dedicated video tab for its users in the United States, positioning itself to attract more users from TikTok.
Elon Musk's possible revival of Vine could disrupt the short-form video landscape and challenge TikTok's dominance.
Meta's Community Notes won't apply to paid advertisements and boosted posts, which could be a potential way for advertisers to be spared from Community Notes.
Parody accounts caused significant chaos in the early days of X's new leadership, but the platform is now taking steps to make it easier to identify them.
Grok is now available as a standalone app on the App Store for iOS users in the US, after being tested in other regions.
X has announced that it will be hiking its Premium+ subscription prices globally, with some markets harder.
A few users on X could use Grok AI assistant's image generation feature Aurora, which mysteriously disappeared after a while.
X users without a blue checkmark can now chat with Grok, xAI's chatbot, but there are a few limitations.
WhatsApp could soon let you share your messages directly to social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat.
Two years after the parody account chaos on X, the platform is finally taking steps to address the issue by implementing new labels.
Threads is testing its own version of "Stories on X," featuring AI-powered summaries of trending topics for those in a hurry.
After seeing a sudden surge in the number of new signups, Bluesky has updated its policies clarifying that it won't train AI on users' posts.
Threads is testing a feature that allows users to create custom feeds, giving them more control over the topics and content they follow.
X is testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, allowing non-premium users in select regions to experience its feature.
X's Creator Revenue Program will now pay its creators based on engagement from X Premium subscribers rather than ad revenue.
Similar to X Communities or Reddit's subreddits, Meta is working on a feature for Threads titled "Loop," as discovered within the app's code.
An Australian court has fined X A$610,500 (approximately $418,000) for failing to comply with regulatory inquiries regarding child abuse content.
Lawyers of X have now agreed to comply with the Brazil Supreme Court's rulings, which will allow the court to lift the social network's ban in the country.
Starlink has reversed its decision not to block X in Brazil following a court order. It's not clear why it is now blocking the website, but it could be legal advice it got.
Elon Musk has launched the X TV app beta version on multiple app TV markets including those of LG, Amazon, and Google, but not for Apple's App Store.
The Twitter alternative, Bluesky, has gained a million new users in recent days due to the Brazilian Supreme Court issuing a ban on X (formerly Twitter) in the country.
All broadband internet providers in Brazil are being ordered to block X. Apple and Google might also be dragged into the feud.
Elon Musk emailed X staff and asked them to write a one-page document explaining their contribution to the company. This is Musk's condition for awarding stock options to the company's staff.
Elon Musk's xAI has released betas of Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, both are now available for Premium and Premium+ users on X. They are about as powerful as GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
The EU-based privacy organization NOYB has filed nine GDPR complaints against X in several countries for using people's data to train AI models without asking. This isn't allowed in the EU under GDPR.
In an unexpected turn of events, X announced legal action against several advertising groups and entities for an alleged boycott, arguing that it cost the social network billions in ad revenue.
X started training its AI chatbot Grok on the content published by users. The platform didn't inform the users and even surprised authorities in the EU where it might violate European laws.
A new anti-spam feature in development might help reduce cases of link dropping on X (formerly Twitter). The social media platform is working on an option to disable link posting in post replies.
The EU's regulatory body, the European Commission, says that in its preliminary view, X violates its Digital Services Act for a number of issues, including how it handles verified users.
The European Commission could issue a warning to X in the next few weeks for not meeting its obligations under the Digital Services Act. It will include the EC's preliminary findings from its probe.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated today that its Threads social network now has over 175 million monthly active users. The reveal comes just under a year since it officially launch on July 5, 2023.
Elon Musk has confirmed on X that xAI's next large language models, Grok 2 and Grok 3, will arrive in August and by the year's end, respectively. He said Grok 3 will be "really something special."
The X social media platform has dropped a big bombshell, revealing that people who livestream content on the service will soon have to buy a Premium subscription to continue those efforts.
X (formerly Twitter) has made a change this week to make likes mostly private, in a move to 'better protect your privacy.' This is to avoid PR issues for public figures who have liked certain posts.
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