US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter
The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders......»»
US regulator seeks court order to compel Elon Musk to testify about his Twitter acquisition
The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday applied for a court order to force Elon Musk to testify in an ongoing probe related to his acquisition of Twitter and public disclosures he made in connection with the deal, according to court fil.....»»
Twitter/X strips headlines out of news links: “It’s something Elon wants”
Links on Musk-led platform now display article images without headlines. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Anadolu Agency) Elon Musk doesn't want any news headlines on the social network formerly named Twitter. A change th.....»»
Model shows how Amazonian forest degradation and monsoon circulation are interlinked
A pair of concerned researchers, one a mathematician at the University of Norway, the other a climatologist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, has developed a computer model that shows linkages between forest degradation in the Ama.....»»
ADL says it will resume advertising on X following feud with Elon Musk
The Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday said it plans to resume advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, following a spat with owner Elon Musk......»»
Musk can’t dodge payments to ex-Twitter execs he fired, judge rules
Judge: X Corp. must reimburse ex-CEO and other former Twitter execs $1.1 million. Enlarge / Then-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal walks to a morning session during the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 7, 2022, in Sun Valley.....»»
Rosebank shows the UK"s offshore oil regulator no longer serves the public good, say researchers
In a four-line statement announcing the approval of the new Rosebank oil field 80 miles west of Shetland, the UK's offshore oil and gas regulator showed its mission no longer serves the public good......»»
Apple drops all human support on X
Users are no longer able to receive live help from the Apple support account on X, and instead will be redirected to other platforms.Apple Support appThose who direct message the @AppleSupport account on X, formerly Twitter, will now receive an autom.....»»
Dutch regulator rejects Apple"s appeal over App Store fines
Apple will have to pay the Netherlands $53 million in fines over third-party payment in the App Store, after its objections were denied.App Store logoThe Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) previously ruled that Apple was violating.....»»
Apple might have to pull Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more from the App Store in China
Apple might soon have to remove some of the App Store’s most popular apps in China. A new report from the Wall Street Journal today says that Apple will be forced to “strictly implement rules” that ban unregistered foreign apps on the App Store.....»»
X CEO shows her iPhone’s Home Screen with her favorite apps – and X isn’t there
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding X (formerly Twitter) since the company was acquired by Elon Musk last year. Earlier this year, Musk appointed former NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino as CEO of X. On Thursday, Yaccarino joined an.....»»
“Yeah, they’re gone”: Musk confirms cuts to X’s election integrity team
"'Election Integrity' Team.. was undermining election integrity," Musk writes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The Elon Musk-owned social network formerly named Twitter has reportedly cut half of its election.....»»
Musk’s X spreads more disinformation than rival social networks, EU says
Twitter/X left voluntary alliance but is "not off the hook," EU official says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Disinformation is more prevalent on Twitter (aka X) than on Facebook and other social networks, ac.....»»
X has ditched a political misinformation reporting feature, researchers say
X, the social media company formerly known as Twitter, has scrapped a feature that lets users self-report political misinformation on the platform, a research group says, marking the latest safety-focused guardrail that X has rolled back since billio.....»»
Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter, EU says
A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six large social networks......»»
IT workers see generative AI as a serious threat to their profession
While many IT workers see the productivity benefits of AI, 56% believe it benefits employers more than employees, according to Ivanti. Additionally, 63% are concerned generative AI tools might take their job in the next five years compared to 44% of.....»»
Negative "retweets" appear to add to voter fraud conspiracy theories
A team of behavioral scientists using big data and a simulation-based model to analyze social media "tweets" around the 2020 presidential election found that the spread of voter fraud conspiracy theories on Twitter (now called X) was boosted by a neg.....»»
Companies in Germany are adapting to the consequences of extreme weather events
German Executives are most concerned about the impact of hot weather and heavy rains on their companies' operations. Apart from this, however, they also have an awareness of the consequences of climate change on their value chains. This is revealed b.....»»
Britain says may clear restructured Microsoft-Activision deal
Microsoft's restructuring of its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, Britain's antitrust regulator said Friday......»»
Facebook’s rebrand isn’t quite as drastic as Twitter’s
Facebook owner Meta has unveiled a new logo and some other design changes for the social network, though the new look is much like the old one......»»
Donald Trump Jr."s X account was hacked, his spokesman says
A spokesman for former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Donald Trump Jr.'s account on X -- the platform formerly known as Twitter -- had been compromised after the account began sharing a series of unusual and erratic posts......»»