Bowing to pressure, the company said it would restrict X users from generating explicit images of real people in jurisdictions where such content is illegal.
Category: Social Media
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A New Era of Taylor Swift Fandom
The mega star has always embraced cringe. Are fans still buying it?
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Why China Is Suddenly Obsessed With American Poverty
State media, embracing the gaming phrase “kill line,” is asserting China’s political superiority over the United States, deflecting focus on China’s own economic challenges.
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At the Golden Globes, the Stars of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Scored Points With Fans
A Golden Globes appearance by the stars of “Heated Rivalry,” HBO Max’s show about gay hockey players, reflected how it has built a big-tent fan base.
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Elon Musk’s X Under UK Investigation Over Grok’s Sexualized A.I. Images
A British regulator said it had started a formal investigation into Mr. Musk’s chatbot over the spread of illegal images.
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Malaysia and Indonesia Block Access to Grok Because of Sexually Explicit Content
Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has produced a flood of explicit images featuring real people in recent weeks.
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X Sues Music Publishers, Alleging ‘Collusion’ Over Licensing Deals
The social media platform says it was pressured into licensing agreements for songs “at inflated rates.” In 2023, publishers sued the company for copyright violations.
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Elon Musk’s A.I. Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage
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.
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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.