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Twitter Says It"s Experimenting With "Unmentioning"

Twitter is experimenting with an "unmentioning" feature that will allow users to remove themselves from conversations. The Verge reports: It's limited to some users and only on the web version for now but looks like a very useful way to clean up your.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotApr 9th, 2022

2024 cybersecurity outlook: The rise of AI voice chatbots and prompt engineering innovations

In their 2024 cybersecurity outlook, WatchGuard researchers forecast headline-stealing hacks involving LLMs, AI-based voice chatbots, modern VR/MR headsets, and more in the coming year. Companies and individuals are experimenting with LLMs to increas.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 4th, 2023

Elon Musk responds to Apple and others who paused advertising on X: ‘Go fu*k yourself’

Earlier this month, Apple and a number of other companies made the decision to pause advertising on X (formerly known as Twitter). Elon Musk has now directly responded to those companies with a vulgar message: “Go fu*k yourself.” more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 30th, 2023

Big brands keep dropping X over antisemitism; $75M loss, report estimates

Creators worried advertisers dropping X could hurt revenue-sharing payouts. Enlarge (credit: Pool / Pool | Getty Images Europe) The latest advertiser fallout on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, could end up cos.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 28th, 2023

Judge rejects Elon Musk’s attempt to kill Twitter/FTC privacy settlement

Court cannot grant X Corp.'s flawed legal motion, magistrate judge rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bet_Noire) Elon Musk lost an attempt to avoid a deposition and terminate a privacy settlement that Twitter agreed.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 20th, 2023

Q&A: When it comes to Israel-Hamas war videos, don"t always trust what you see

Flip through TikTok, Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) each day, and a barrage of grainy, chaotic videos paints a complicated picture of the Israel-Hamas war......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2023

Apple halts all advertising on X after Musk agrees with antisemitic post

According to a new report from Axios, Apple is pausing all advertising on Twitter, the social media platform currently known as X. The move comes after a report on Thursday highlighted that ads from Apple and other companies were shown alongside.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 17th, 2023

Elon Musk’s antisemitic post draws rebuke from White House; IBM pulls X ads

Musk accused of repeating lie behind most fatal antisemitic act in US history. Enlarge (credit: Leon Neal / Staff | Getty Images Europe) Outcry over antisemitic content on X (formerly Twitter) continues as the White Hous.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 17th, 2023

Twitter users in states affected by hurricanes discuss climate change up to 200% more frequently in the following weeks

Twitter users in areas affected by major hurricanes discussed climate change much more frequently right after the hurricane, according to a study published November 23, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS Climate by Maddalena Torricelli from the Cit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2023

The Trevor Project announces its leaving X amid growing anti-LGBTQ hate

On the one year mark before the next presidential election, LGBTQ organization the Trevor Project announces its leaving X/ Twitter amid escalating hate and online vitriol. With the 2024 presidential election is just a year away, advocates are d.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsNov 10th, 2023

7 things you can"t do anymore since Twitter became X

Elon Musk acquired Twitter in April 2022 and officially took over six months later. A lot has changed since Musk has been at the helm. Gone are the days we used to sign into Twitter and share tweets. It's now November 2023, more than a year sin.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

Elon Musk tries to avoid testifying in Twitter-stock probe, asks court for help

Musk urges court to block subpoena, claims SEC is politically motivated. Enlarge / Elon Musk at an AI event with Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | WPA Pool ).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 6th, 2023

Elon Musk wants your “entire financial life” on X by 2024

X's success as an everything app will "exceed" China's WeChat, Musk says. Enlarge (credit: MANDEL NGAN / Contributor | AFP) One year into Elon Musk's ownership of X, the finances of the platform formerly known as Twitter.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

Elon Musk and X a year on: Four problems he needs to fix

How the billionaire's purchase of Twitter has changed the platform and what the future may hold......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

Elon musk and X a year on: Four problems he needs to fix

How the billionaire's purchase of Twitter has changed the platform and what the future may hold......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

After a year of Elon Musk, what"s next for X?

How the billionaire's purchase of Twitter has changed the platform and what the future may hold......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

GM"s Cruise pauses driverless operations across all fleets

"This isn't related to any new on-road incidents, and supervised AV operations will continue," Cruise said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 27th, 2023

Elon Musk’s chaotic first year at Twitter leaves X Corp. with shaky finances

X has fewer users and a big ad-revenue problem on Musk's first anniversary. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) One year after Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase of Twitter, which he completed on October 27, 202.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 26th, 2023

X now offers audio and video calls, but it’s easy to turn off

X, formerly Twitter, has added audio and video calls as part of efforts to transform the platform into a multi-purpose super-app......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 26th, 2023

Zuckerberg: Threads on track to be a billion-person app that’s ‘more positive’ than its competitor

While people on Twitter (currently known as X) are quick to downplay the popularity of Threads, all indications are that the platform is thriving. During Meta’s quarterly earnings call today, CEO Mark Zuckerberg offered an update on the Threads, sa.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 26th, 2023

X is now rolling out audio and video calls – and here’s how to turn them off

X (formerly known as Twitter) announced earlier this year its plans to introduce audio and video calls to its users in an ambitious plan to turn the platform into a “super app.” With the latest update to the X app, which is now available on the A.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 26th, 2023