Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators.
Category: Social Media
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Ear Seeds, Acupressure Tools Rooted in Chinese Medicine, Get a Trendy Makeover
Acupressure tools known as ear seeds have become a trendy wearable wellness product, sprouting in fancy new forms and places.
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Mamdani Hosts Influencer Summit, Sidestepping Traditional Media
A friendly summit at New York’s City Hall with digital content creators and social media stars symbolized the new mayor’s attitude toward the changing news media.
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The First Meme of 2026 Is About Not Explaining Yourself. And Buttons.
A TikTok user’s esoteric comment created a confusing viral moment.
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Maduro’s Nike Tech Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a Meme
When President Trump shared an unverified photo of Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, a corner of the internet followed a familiar playbook for newsmaking images: Talk about the clothes.
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In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture
The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
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Rama Duwaji Gives ‘Statement Coat’ New Meaning at Mamdani’s Inauguration
With her chocolate-brown princess-line coat, New York’s new first lady looked a little funky, a little vintage, a little Tolstoy, entirely proper and unlike anyone else on the stage.
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An Intense White House Response From a Single Viral Video
A video purporting to expose extensive fraud at child care centers in Minnesota shows the relationship between the Trump administration and self-described citizen journalists.
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10 Predictions for Life in 2026
Dumb phones as status symbols, a war on A.I. slop and bets on “The Real Housewives” should make the coming year interesting.
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Mirror Palais Is Dressing a New Generation of Party Girls
For many young women, famous and not, the brand Mirror Palais has become a go-to source of flirty frocks to wear on the town or for special occasions.
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Prominent Leaders Amplify Disinformation About Brown University Shooting
Prominent business and government figures spread rumors about the attack on Brown University’s campus this month, reigniting questions about accountability in online discourse.
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Her Drawings Poke Fun at Online Attention Seekers
Daniya Stambekova has won fans by finding the Beavis or Butt-Head within the most attractive influencers.