Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity on the social media platform X has been questioned after a study revealed that over half of his followers may be fake or bot accounts. According to analysis by Grok, between 40 to 60 percent of Modi’s 109 million followers appear suspicious, with an estimated 44 million to 65 […]
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‘X’ fights India’s online censorship
Elon Musk’s social media platform ‘X’ is locked in a fierce fight with India’s government over online censorship. The conflict began when a 2023 post on ‘X’ criticized a senior Indian politician, sparking police concern about potential communal tensions. India has since tightened control over the internet, allowing officials to order content removal directly from […]
Elon Musk’s X recovers after major outage hits thousands of US users
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has started to recover after a large-scale outage disrupted access for thousands of users across the United States on Saturday, according to Downdetector.com. At the peak of the outage, Downdetector recorded more than 10,000 disruption reports. However, by 7:42 pm ET, the number of complaints had dropped […]
X unblocked in Pakistan amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
Pakistan has partially lifted restrictions on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Users in the country can now access their accounts without relying on VPNs or proxy services. This change ends months of restrictions that started after the general elections in February 2024, when millions of Pakistanis were forced to use third-party […]
Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X in deal valued at $33 billion, boosting AI growth
Elon Musk’s xAI has acquired the social media platform X, which was valued at $33 billion in the deal. This move allows xAI to leverage the platform’s data and distribution channels for its AI development, particularly for its chatbot Grok. Musk stated that the merger would enhance the capabilities of both companies, valuing xAI at […]
LHC gives government ‘Last Chance’ to justify X ban
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has given the federal government a “final chance” to explain its decision to ban social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The court questioned the complete ban, stating that objectionable content can be blocked without shutting down an entire platform. The case stems from a suspension of X in February […]