Blocked accounts can now see your posts on X, with some conditions
In a decision that's ruffled feathers for some users, accounts you've blocked on X, formerly Twitter, can now view your posts despite being blocked.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
Brazil's ruling on X sparks free speech debate
Global concerns are mounting over online censorship, after Brazil's government banned the social media platform "X."
UAW sues Donald Trump and Elon Musk, accusing them of pushing to fire striking workers
Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a 2 hour conversation Monday night, where they touched on several subjects from immigration to Ukraine. At one point, the two talked punishing workers who are on strike.
X, formerly Twitter, recovers after outage for some users
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.
Parents turn to 'smart firewalls' to monitor children's online activity
Watching over kids' online activity can be difficult, especially with so many devices. But more parents are turning to so-called "smart firewalls" to protect themselves and their kids.
X makes audio and video calls available to all users: Who can call you? And how to opt out
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has made audio and video calls available to all users, not just paid subscribers. Here's how to control your privacy.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two Chicago parents, of bullied victims.
Big tech grilled on online child exploitation
Social media companies like Meta, X, TikTok and Snapchat testified in D.C. Wednesday after lawmakers moved to a law to protect children online. Families of children who were cyberbullied gathered at the hearing to support stronger laws.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.
'Go F--- yourself:' Musk uses expletive to say he doesn't care about fleeing advertisers
Billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in “blackmail" and, using a profanity, essentially told them to go away.
Donald Trump Jr.'s Twitter account hacked; X post claimed his father died
A now-deleted post from Donald Trump Jr.'s X (formerly Twitter) account said his father had passed away and that Trump Jr. would take over his bid for the presidency.
Elon Musk suggests he'll charge X users a fee to be on platform
The billionaire has complained about slumping revenue since he purchased the social media platform last year.
Tech industry leaders endorse regulating artificial intelligence at summit in Washington
Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate invited some of the country's most prominent tech execs to the Capitol for a lesson on artificial intelligence.
Trump returns to X, formerly known as Twitter, after surrendering in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump has returned to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.
Elon Musk takes heat after announcing apparent end of 'block' feature on X: 'Worst idea ever'
Users called Musk's proposal a mistake, adding that it would allow troll accounts to harass them.