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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

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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

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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

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.

TechRadar

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.

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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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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.

TechRadar

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.

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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).

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

Brazil’s supreme court orders immediate suspension of Elon Musk’s social media platform X

Elon Musk claims ‘unelected pseudo-judge is destroying free speech for political purposes’

Evening Standard

Brazilian Supreme Court justice orders immediate suspension of Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter

A top Brazilian judge has ordered the suspension of the social media giant, formerly called Twitter,

France 24

Brazilian judge orders Musk’s X to shut down in country as Starlink contests account blockage

Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes on Friday ordered Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, to suspend operating in Brazil immediately. The social media network closed its office in the country earlier this month rather than obey an order from the judge to block dozens accounts being investigated…

TechRadar

X restricted in Tanzania - here's how to get around the block

Heading off to Tanzania? Here's why you need to use a VPN service to keep accessing the app during your stay.

TechRadar

You now need a VPN to use X in Brazil

The Brazilian Supreme Court has just banned the social media giant, as the feud between Musk and its minister de Moraes intensifies.

Cycling Weekly

Tweets of the week: Ben O'Connor deletes his account, Geraint Thomas back on his bike, and Elinor Barker has some help with yoga

Social media news crossed over with real news after some drama at the Vuelta a España

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