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Lai Mohammed defends Buhari’s Twitter ban

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to suspend Twitter, now known as X, in Nigeria, stating that the action was prompted by what he described as the platform’s reckless conduct and the threat it posed to national security. Mohammed said the suspension was never intended to […]

X to display ads on Grok’s AI responses
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X to display ads on Grok’s AI responses

X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to begin displaying ads within responses from its AI chatbot, Grok, according to owner Elon Musk. The announcement was made during a live discussion with advertisers on Wednesday, as reported by the Financial Times. The decision marks a significant shift in the company’s monetization strategy, aimed at reviving […]

Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino joins AI health startup eMed
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Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino joins AI health startup eMed

The former CEO of X (formerly Twitter), Linda Yaccarino, has been appointed CEO of eMed Population Health, an artificial intelligence startup focused on developing tech solutions for patients using GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic. Yaccarino, who previously served as a top advertising executive at NBCUniversal before joining X, spent two years leading the social media […]

X to launch long-form video on smart TVs soon
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X to purchase $1.2bn buyout debt from banks

Elon Musk’s X plans to repurchase the final portion of debt from its acquisition of the social network — a liability that Wall Street banks have held for years, according to a source familiar with the matter. The planned buyback of approximately $1.2 billion in second-lien debt may be partially funded by the company’s recent […]

X still offline in Brazil as company pays fine to wrong account
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X still offline in Brazil as company pays fine to wrong account

Despite complying with the Brazilian Supreme Court’s demands, X remains offline in Brazil. According to Reuters, the delay is partly due to the company paying its fines to the wrong bank. After being banned since late August, X appointed a legal representative in Brazil and removed accounts accused of spreading misinformation and hate speech. The […]

Elon Musk’s xAI in talks to raise $10bn at $75bn valuation
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X to allow blocked user view public posts

X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to change the functionality of its block feature, allowing users who have been blocked to see public posts from the accounts that blocked them. This update, noted by independent app researcher Nima Owji and confirmed by Elon Musk on Monday, will ensure that while blocked accounts cannot engage […]

Banks offload final $1.2bn debt From Musk’s Twitter buyout
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X to introduce feature blocking links in replies

In a move aimed at curbing spam and unauthorized promotions, X, formerly Twitter, is developing a feature that allows users to disable links in replies to their posts. Nima Owji, an app researcher known for uncovering upcoming X features, revealed details about the feature through a recent discovery. According to Owji, users will soon have […]

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board
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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board

The main supporter of Bluesky has stepped down from its board. Jack Dorsey announced grants for open protocols from his Start Small initiative on X. Someone asked him if he was still on the Bluesky board, and he replied with a short “no.” He didn’t respond to further questions asking why he left. It’s unclear […]

Brazil lifts ban on Starlink, X accounts after fine payment
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X ends option to hide verification checks for users

X has announced a significant update to its platform, stating that users will no longer have the option to hide their blue verification checks, regardless of their subscription status. The app, known for its premium features, recently started notifying users that the “hide your checkmark” feature, previously available to X Premium subscribers, will be discontinued […]

X opens app to sports betting with BetMGM deal
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X opens app to sports betting with BetMGM deal

X, formerly Twitter, on Friday signed a deal with the sports betting operator, BetMGM to give users access to betting codes. “X is the center of the sports world’s conversation 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt, said in a statement. “Being directly accessible within that forum is an unprecedented […]

Musk’s X faces lawsuit for allegedly withholding staff bonuses
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Musk’s X faces lawsuit for allegedly withholding staff bonuses

A federal judge has determined that X, formerly Twitter, must face a lawsuit brought forth by employees who allege that the company failed to fulfill promised bonuses. The accusations state that X, following its acquisition by billionaire Elon Musk in October 2022, neglected to pay annual bonuses to its staff, contrary to assurances made by […]