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‘Worrying lack of moderation’: how eating disorder posts proliferate on X

Users say harmful content from accounts they do not follow appears even after requests to block it

The Guardian - UK

Is X down? All you need to know as users report issues with the site

THOUSANDS of X (formerly known as Twitter) users began reporting issues with the social media site in the afternoon of Saturday, September 7

The National (Scotland)

Five Great Reads: sexual choking, smash burgers, and the women of the Carry On films

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU

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X’s Grok2AI chatbot escalates problem of deepfakes ahead of US elections

There is no federal law in the US that bans or requires a disclosure of the use of AI in political advertisements.

Al Jazeera

How Eagles and Packers beat writers are creatively getting around the Brazil Twitter ban

This is smart.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brazilians Flock To Bluesky And Threads After X Suspension

Millions of Brazilians, including the president, have flocked to social media platforms such as Threads or Bluesky, where Portuguese has become the most spoken language in the few days since Elon Musk's X was shut down in the country.

International Business Times

Brazilian Social Media Landscape Shifts After X Shutdown

Suspension of Elon Musk's X in Brazil leads to migration to Threads and Bluesky, fostering community-building and discussions on social media dynamics.

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Kamala Harris vs. Elon Musk

The Democratic nominee has favored policing online speech. Would a future Harris administration defend free expression?

Reason

X refuses to take down post falsely accusing Rev Richard Coles of being a paedophile

The ex-vicar tweeted a screenshot of X’s response after he reported the false allegation

The Independent UK

With Musk's X banned in Brazil, its users carve out new digital homes

As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head last week, there were legal twists, insults, ultimatums, defiance and then, finally, capitulation

The Independent UK

Racism, misogyny, lies: how did X become so full of hatred? And is it ethical to keep using it?

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, I and many others have been looking for alternatives. Who wants to share a platform with the likes of Andrew Tate and Tommy Robinson?

The Guardian - UK

Citizen Musk: Will Brazil's ban on X mark a turning point for tech giants?

First the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, now the ban on Twitter in Brazil. After years of making outrage and tribalism their business model, are tech titans getting their comeuppance? In this edition, we ask about the almighty showdown between the billionaire owner of the social media platform now…

France 24

Uwe Boll's $2.5 million Postal movie crowdfunder is a trainwreck, forced to abort after raising $850 and the game's devs say they 'have no f***** idea' who the people behind it are

Who could have seen this coming?

PC Gamer

Stephen King tells Elon Musk he’s ‘too bright’ to be supporting Trump

‘You’re far too bright to swallow this man’s bulls***

The Independent UK

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TechRadar

How using a Brazil VPN became an act of protest against censorship

While X's controversial ban spurges a spike in VPN usage within the country, using a VPN is set to become part of a civil disobedience campaign — but experts say it won't help.

Bored Panda

Elon Musk Insults Stephen King With Vulgar AI-Generated Pic, But It Backfires Spectacularly

“Do people genuinely think this is funny or are they just part of the incredibly annoying Elon Musk fanboy group.” The post Elon Musk Insults Stephen King With Vulgar AI-Generated Pic, But It Backfires Spectacularly first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

Lula says Elon Musk’s wealth does not mean world must accept his ‘far-right free-for-all’

Brazilian president makes comments after supreme court votes to uphold X ban over refusal to obey court orders

The Independent UK

Tory councillor’s wife ‘did not break X rules’ with criminal social media post

Elon Musk has let go of X’s entire moderation team during his tenure

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VPN usage soars in Brazil after the ban on X – but people now risk huge fines

Using a VPN to access X in Brazil could cost you up to nearly $9,000 a day – but people are still flocking to the apps.

Fortune

Twitter/X ban ratified by Supreme Court of Brazil

The suspension is in effect until Musk agrees to block profiles with anti-democratic or criminal content and names a legal representative in the country.

The Conversation

Brazil just banned X. Could other countries follow suit?

Authorities in Brazil, the country with the world’s fifth largest number of internet users, have banned the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Pedestrian.tv

Lana Del Rey Responds To Rumours She’s Dating An Alligator Tour Guide Named Jeremy

We love our chaotic mother.

The Independent UK

Oasis reunion tour sells out in just 10 hours as thousands of fans left frustrated

Celebrations and frustration as millions join queue to secure tickets for Noel and Liam Gallagher reunion

Windows Central

Elon Musk’s Grok AI makes me feel like I’m watching reruns of Ripley’s Believe It or Not: "People can't believe how uncensored it really is"

X's Grok has been touted as "the most based and uncensored model of its class yet," as users seemingly find it hard to tell its creations apart from reality.

The Independent UK

Brazil blocks Musk’s X after company refuses to name local representative amid feud with judge

Brazil has started blocking Elon Musk’s social media platform X, making it largely inaccessible on both the web and through its mobile app after the company refused to comply with a judge’s order

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