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Is X Really Seeing a Mass Exodus of Users Post-Election?

X usage is surging but also experiencing significant levels of account deactivation, particularly during key events like elections.

A hate machine': St Pauli become first major football club to leave X

St Pauli is the first major football club to leave X, criticizing it as a 'hate machine' and a threat to political discourse.

Bluesky Adds 1 Million New Users Since U.S. Election, as People Seek Alternatives to X

Bluesky has gained 1 million users post-U.S. election, reaching a total of 15 million as former Twitter users seek alternatives.

Threads vs. Bluesky: Which social media network is right for you?

X is declining due to content moderation issues, driving users to explore alternatives like Threads and Bluesky.
Threads and Bluesky are emerging as potential replacements for users leaving X.

The Guardian says its quitting X due to its 'toxic' nature DW 11/13/2024

The Guardian has stopped posting content on X, citing concerns over harmful content and misallocation of resources for promoting journalism.

Bluesky picks up 1 million new users since US election as more people exit X

Bluesky is gaining popularity as an alternative to Elon Musk's X, boasting significant user growth amidst X's decline.

Is X Really Seeing a Mass Exodus of Users Post-Election?

X usage is surging but also experiencing significant levels of account deactivation, particularly during key events like elections.

A hate machine': St Pauli become first major football club to leave X

St Pauli is the first major football club to leave X, criticizing it as a 'hate machine' and a threat to political discourse.

Bluesky Adds 1 Million New Users Since U.S. Election, as People Seek Alternatives to X

Bluesky has gained 1 million users post-U.S. election, reaching a total of 15 million as former Twitter users seek alternatives.

Threads vs. Bluesky: Which social media network is right for you?

X is declining due to content moderation issues, driving users to explore alternatives like Threads and Bluesky.
Threads and Bluesky are emerging as potential replacements for users leaving X.

The Guardian says its quitting X due to its 'toxic' nature DW 11/13/2024

The Guardian has stopped posting content on X, citing concerns over harmful content and misallocation of resources for promoting journalism.

Bluesky picks up 1 million new users since US election as more people exit X

Bluesky is gaining popularity as an alternative to Elon Musk's X, boasting significant user growth amidst X's decline.
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X's new CFO received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump

Mahmoud Reza Banki has been appointed CFO of X to help address financial struggles.

The Guardian Slams Toxic' X and Pro-Trump Owner Elon Musk in Decision to Stop Using Platform

The Guardian ceases posting on X, labeling it a toxic platform for journalism under Elon Musk's ownership.

Elon Musk Uses X to Promote Trump's Incoming Administration

Elon Musk is actively positioning X as the platform to support and promote Donald Trump's presidency after the election.

Elon Musk to Run Unregulated Entity' Tasked With Reorganizing Government Under Trump: Report

Elon Musk is positioned to become the most powerful civilian in U.S. history, significantly influencing the Trump administration and media.

Some Democratic political advertisers are still betting on X, despite Elon Musk's allegiance with Donald Trump

Elon Musk's ownership of X has shifted its political stances, impacting ad spending among Democratic campaigns.

xAI adds image understanding capabilities to Grok | TechCrunch

Grok AI now features image-understanding capabilities, allowing users to upload images and interact with the AI on X.

X's new CFO received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump

Mahmoud Reza Banki has been appointed CFO of X to help address financial struggles.

The Guardian Slams Toxic' X and Pro-Trump Owner Elon Musk in Decision to Stop Using Platform

The Guardian ceases posting on X, labeling it a toxic platform for journalism under Elon Musk's ownership.

Elon Musk Uses X to Promote Trump's Incoming Administration

Elon Musk is actively positioning X as the platform to support and promote Donald Trump's presidency after the election.

Elon Musk to Run Unregulated Entity' Tasked With Reorganizing Government Under Trump: Report

Elon Musk is positioned to become the most powerful civilian in U.S. history, significantly influencing the Trump administration and media.

Some Democratic political advertisers are still betting on X, despite Elon Musk's allegiance with Donald Trump

Elon Musk's ownership of X has shifted its political stances, impacting ad spending among Democratic campaigns.

xAI adds image understanding capabilities to Grok | TechCrunch

Grok AI now features image-understanding capabilities, allowing users to upload images and interact with the AI on X.
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Digest: Viant Acquires IRIS.TV; The Guardian to Halt Content Posting on X

Viant Technology's acquisition of IRIS.TV aims to enhance content identification in the programmatic advertising sector.
The Guardian's decision to stop posting on X demonstrates a significant shift away from platforms viewed as harmful.
The acquisition of Alliant signals increasing consolidation in the marketing data and analytics industry.

Is X Really Seeing a Mass Exodus of Users Post-Election?

On Election Day, over 115,000 U.S. users deactivated their X accounts, showcasing a notable reaction to the platform during this crucial time.
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Seeking favor with Musk and Trump, advertisers plot return to X

X has made interest payments on debt despite business challenges; ad revenue is significantly down from previous years.

X Angers Users With Changes to Block Button, Functionality | Entrepreneur

X's new blocking feature allows blocked users to see public posts, prompting users to make their accounts private for full privacy.
User dissatisfaction is rising due to safety concerns, with many feeling the update compromises their ability to control who accesses their content.

X is trying to make Community Notes faster with 'lightning notes'

X is accelerating its Community Notes fact-checking system, allowing user contributions to appear in under 20 minutes after a post's publication.

X Increases its API Access Fees Once Again

X has doubled the price of its Basic subscription tier to $200 per month.
X's Premium access option now costs $42,000 per month.
Users will incur an additional $1 charge for each API-connected account.

Data Suggests That X Could Post a Significant Loss in 2024

X has around 1.3 million paying users, contributing only 6% to total revenue despite generating significant monthly income.
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Bluesky surges into the top 5 as X changes blocks, permits AI training on its data | TechCrunch

Bluesky has rapidly ascended in app rankings due to organic user growth after changes in X's blocking feature.

EU Commission Confirms That X Doesn't Qualify as Key Business Platform

X is not classified as a 'Gatekeeper' under the EU Digital Markets Act, avoiding compliance with strict anti-monopoly rules.

Bluesky surges into the top 5 as X changes blocks, permits AI training on its data | TechCrunch

Bluesky has rapidly ascended in app rankings due to organic user growth after changes in X's blocking feature.

EU Commission Confirms That X Doesn't Qualify as Key Business Platform

X is not classified as a 'Gatekeeper' under the EU Digital Markets Act, avoiding compliance with strict anti-monopoly rules.
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X drops Unilever from its 'advertiser boycott' lawsuit

X has dropped its lawsuit against Unilever, indicating an agreement to continue their partnership after previous allegations of an illegal boycott.

Here's Why Alexis Ohanian Chose X to Stream The Offseason

The Offseason premieres on X for greater creative control compared to traditional streamers, according to coproducer Alexis Ohanian.
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Starlink says it will block X in Brazil

Starlink is complying with Brazil's order to block X, despite its previous refusal linked to financial asset freezing.

Starlink is refusing to comply with Brazil's X ban

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered internet service providers to block X, making it largely unavailable, with VPNs as the only workaround.

Brazilian officials use VPN to access Musk's X in defiance of Supreme Court Judge

Elected Brazilian officials are using VPNs to defy Supreme Court orders, highlighting tensions between censorship and freedom of expression on social media.

X says it's closing operations in Brazil | TechCrunch

X, formerly Twitter, is ceasing operations in Brazil while keeping the service available amidst legal and censorship conflicts with the Supreme Court.

Starlink says it will block X in Brazil

Starlink is complying with Brazil's order to block X, despite its previous refusal linked to financial asset freezing.

Starlink is refusing to comply with Brazil's X ban

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered internet service providers to block X, making it largely unavailable, with VPNs as the only workaround.

Brazilian officials use VPN to access Musk's X in defiance of Supreme Court Judge

Elected Brazilian officials are using VPNs to defy Supreme Court orders, highlighting tensions between censorship and freedom of expression on social media.

X says it's closing operations in Brazil | TechCrunch

X, formerly Twitter, is ceasing operations in Brazil while keeping the service available amidst legal and censorship conflicts with the Supreme Court.
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X labeled an unflattering NPR story about Donald Trump as 'unsafe'

X raised concerns of bias by flagging an NPR article about Trump’s Arlington visit.
Warning flagged as 'unsafe' without explaining the criteria for moderation errors.

The Morning After: X labeled an NPR story about Trump as 'unsafe'

X labeled an NPR link about Trump as unsafe due to a 'false positive,' reflecting ongoing tensions between the platform, Trump, and NPR.

X labeled an unflattering NPR story about Donald Trump as 'unsafe'

X raised concerns of bias by flagging an NPR article about Trump’s Arlington visit.
Warning flagged as 'unsafe' without explaining the criteria for moderation errors.

The Morning After: X labeled an NPR story about Trump as 'unsafe'

X labeled an NPR link about Trump as unsafe due to a 'false positive,' reflecting ongoing tensions between the platform, Trump, and NPR.
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Grok-2 Beta Version Released on X Platform

Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini outperform previous models, achieving higher scores in various academic benchmarks and introducing advanced features for users.
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