Humza Yousaf reveals why he didn't sue Elon Musk after bitter online feud FORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has revealed why he chose not to sue billionaire Twitter/X owner Elon Musk ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
Caitlin Moran: social media went from utopia to hellhole in a decade – if you want to feel hopeful again, get offline Fourteen years ago, Twitter was the fastest, funniest game on the web. Now I’ve been driven out by so-called ‘online activists’. The only answer is to unplug and try this instead The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
America's Rorshach Test: Why Sydney Sweeney makes liberals go mad That Sydney’s body had taken on deeper meaning beyond its corporeal form and become a political battleground was evident in 2022 when she threw her mother a 60th birthday party where one guest wore a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and others wore red caps that said “Make Sixty Great Again”.… The Times of India · Sep 17
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, says he’s living in an Airstream trailer to oversee xAI’s biggest expansion yet Musk says he is living at xAI’s Memphis data center site, continuing a longtime habit of sleeping where he works. Fortune · Sep 15
Elon Musk, tech oligarchs and power: Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney's documentary tells a powerful tale Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney’s documentaryMuskexamines Elon Musk’s rise, vast political influence and growing power over technology and government. Premiering in North America at the Toronto International Film Festival, the nearly four-hour film explores whether absolute power corrupts, while Gibney urges citizens worldwide to reclaim power from tech oligarchs. The Economic Times · Sep 14
Scottish Reform official rapped after 'attempting to impersonate top Holyrood figure' REFORM UK’s Holyrood communications boss has been rapped after apparently trying to impersonate a top Scottish Parliament official ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 10
Stuffing deserves to be dinner Stale bread, sausage, vegetables and stock make an easy, cozy dinner — especially with a fried egg on top Salon · Sep 6
Elon Musk Reignites Years-Long Feud With Chess.com After Bold Claim, Calls Admin An 'Intern' In Online Spat Elon Musk and Chess.com reignite their feud over chess's complexity, with Musk claiming it will be solved like checkers, sparking a lively exchange on social media. International Business Times · Sep 5
Apple CEO hints at company’s future in first public comments John Ternus’s priorities and policies still remain largely mysterious as he takes over perhaps the world’s most powerful company The Independent UK · Sep 2
Republican Laura Loomer's Shocking Voicemail Goes Public With Bizarre Handcuff Offer for Trump Critic Laura Loomer's voicemail to Trump critic Ed Krassenstein, offering handcuff advice, has gone viral, highlighting her controversial activism and sparking online debate. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
X says it found and took down a Chinese bot farm posting anti-AI data center content to thousands of followers X says 200 bot accounts were publishing anti-American AI posts targeting and amplifying legitimate data center concerns. TechRadar · Aug 28
Is Twitter back? Ex-employee fights to revive the blue bird Is Twitter back? A startup including former Twitter staffer Stephen Coates launched a new platform this week, giving users early access to a “reclaimed” social media platform and the chance to take the fight to Elon Musk. Euronews · Aug 28
Someone Just Launched a New Twitter as Startup Challenges Elon Musk's Rights to the Name Operation Bluebird launches Twitter.now, reviving the iconic Twitter brand and challenging X's trademark rights. The new platform aims to attract former users with familiar branding and nostalgia. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
The return of Twitter could be a happy ending after the worst rebrand of all time The "reclaimed" Twitter.now wants to rebuild social media (while trolling Elon Musk). Creative Bloq · Aug 28
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Judge Throws Out Elon Musk's First Amendment Lawsuit Against New York Hate Speech Law With Prejudice A federal court dismissed Elon Musk's X lawsuit against New York's transparency law, requiring social media platforms to disclose content moderation practices.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Child abuse victim sues Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated images The complaint, lodged Wednesday in the Northern District of California by an anonymous plaintiff identified as Jane Doe 1, alleges that xAI designed Grok to alter real photographs of identifiable people into sexual content and then published the results directly to the X social media platform (formerly Twitter).
The Economic Times · Aug 24 Delhi HC asks Abhijit Iyer Mitra to respond to CJP spokesperson's privacy suit The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Abhijit Iyer Mitra and others. A Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson filed a plea alleging privacy violations. The court issued notices and summons regarding the disclosure of residential details. X, formerly Twitter, has reportedly removed some of the offending tweets. The case is…
Barchart · Aug 17 Do I Have Thoughts About Crop Tours? It probably won't surprise you that I have thoughts, and stories, about Crop Tours and the industries love of such things.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Elon Musk Jokes He Could Buy Britain to Protect 'Free Speech' After Viral Satirical Post Elon Musk's satirical quip about buying the UK highlights his history of turning jokes into reality, his free speech advocacy, and the parallels with his Twitter acquisition.
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Elon Musk Posts Viral AI Video Showing How He Bought the UK After Satirical Meme Elon Musk's AI-generated video revives a satirical joke about buying Britain, highlighting his influence in British politics and his history of turning improbable ideas into reality.
Bangkok Post · Aug 11 X shifts monetisation focus to original content Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has officially unveiled its new "Original Content Rewards Programme" while phasing out its legacy Creator Revenue Sharing scheme, in a decisive pivot towards prioritising genuine creators and curbing content duplication across the platform.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8 A tale of two Murrays: when Ewan met Ewen to talk Tiger Woods, stiff gins and 15 years of mistaken identity Guardian journalist Ewan Murray and Sky Sports Golf commentator Ewen Murray on being mixed up by irate fans and ‘canteen commandos’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7 Tony Jones: ‘I’m very far from being an activist’ The journalist turned film-maker on empathy, his investigation into animal testing, and life in one of Australia’s most enduring media power couples
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3 ‘I might be on to something here’: how one man gamified AFL pain and glory in an online sensation The creator of the viral game Footy Redraft says he has been shocked by the exclusively positive feedback after millions of seasons were simulated by players in less than a month
International Business Times UK · Aug 3 'Why Are We Begging?': MAGA Singer Nicki Minaj Ridiculed Online After Charging Fans for Exclusive X Content Nicki Minaj's announcement of a paid subscription service on X has sparked online criticism, with some questioning her financial motives despite no evidence of financial issues linked to the launch.