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The haters and conspiracy theorists back on Twitter

A BBC Monitoring investigation has found hundreds of reinstated accounts on Twitter promoting abuse and misinformation......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcMar 8th, 2023

Scientists calculate predictions for meson measurements

Nuclear physics theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have demonstrated that complex calculations run on supercomputers can accurately predict the distribution of electric charges in mesons, particles made.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Balancing quantity and quality: How X/Twitter"s algorithm influences our consumption of news

Are we only seeing the kind of news we want to see on social media? What effects do personalized algorithms have on our perception of news quality? Do algorithms help us serendipitously encounter information that we didn't expect? These are the quest.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Elon Musk turns X’s block button into a “glorified mute button”

X change lets blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them. X, formerly Twitter, is now letting blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them. "We're.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Tech billionaire Elon Musk"s social media posts have had a "sudden boost" since July, new research reveals

On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Half a Million Users Flooded to Twitter Competitor After Elon Musk Handed Creeps the Keys

Half a Million Users Flooded to Twitter Competitor After Elon Musk Handed Creeps the Keys.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Arrested: USDoD, Anonymous Sudan, SEC X account hacker

Law enforcement agencies have arrested suspects involved in cyber attacks claimed by USDoD and Anonymous Sudan, as well as a person involved in the hacking of SEC’s X (Twitter) account. USDoD On Wednesday, the Brazilian federal police (Policia.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Here’s how SIM swap in alleged bitcoin pump-and-dump scheme worked

False information posted to official SEC account caused spike in the currency. US officials charged a man with compromising the official Twitter/X account of the Securities and Ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging

When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hub.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

How alleged SIM swap and hacked X account drove up price of bitcoin by $1K

False information posted to official SEC account caused spike in the currency. US officials charged a man with compromising the official Twitter/X account of the Securities and Ex.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Ex-Twitter execs push for $200M severance as Elon Musk runs X into ground

Musk’s battle with former Twitter execs intensifies as X value reaches new low. Former Twitter executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, are urging a court to open discove.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Threads Loop could compete with Communities on X, or subreddits

Meta’s Threads app may be seeking to further push into the territory occupied by the app formerly known as Twitter, taking on one of Elon Musk’s favorite features. The feature is known as Loop, and one developer who spotted the reference said.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says

Researchers call for a dedicated law requiring platforms to remove revenge porn. X (formerly Twitter) claims that non-consensual nudity is not tolerated on its platform. But a rec.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Elon Musk’s X loses battle over federal request for Trump’s DMs

Prosecutors now have a "blueprint" to seize privileged communications, X warned. Last year, special counsel Jack Smith asked X (formerly Twitter) to hand over Donald Trump's direc.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

This recent action movie remake on Netflix is hated by many but it deserves another look

Remakes are typically frowned upon, and this 2015 action redo has its haters. But if you separate it from its original source of inspiration, it's pretty good......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

X fails to avoid Australia child safety fine by arguing Twitter doesn’t exist

Elon Musk merging Twitter into X didn't absolve X from child safety fine. Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) remains on the hook for an approximately $400,000 fine after failing to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

X fined over $400,000 for refusing to address child abuse concerns

Elon Musk's X is at odds with the Australian government over its policies regarding child abuse. X, formerly Twitter, owes the Australian government some money.Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Elon Musk's microblogging site has to pay the eq.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe

Some just want to promote conflict, cause chaos, or even just get attention. There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their rea.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Georgia’s Republican Governor Shuts Down Trump’s Hurricane Conspiracy

Georgia’s Republican Governor Shuts Down Trump’s Hurricane Conspiracy.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Support for Taylor Swift get-out-the-vote efforts falls after Super Bowl conspiracy theory

Support for Taylor Swift get-out-the-vote efforts falls after Super Bowl conspiracy theory.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

A Data Scientist Resigned From Twitter and Blasted Elon Musk Directly to His Face

A Data Scientist Resigned From Twitter and Blasted Elon Musk Directly to His Face.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024