X CONTENT MODERATION
Elon Musk addresses his harsh remarks at Cannes Lions Festival; Here's what he said
Elon Musk clarified his controversial comments on free speech at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, addressing advertiser concerns about content moderation on X. He emphasized the platform's commitment to free speech over censorship, even at the cost of losing advertisers. X CEO Linda Yaccarino supported Musk's stance, highlighting the platform's role in enabling information independence. Musk reiterated the importance of authenticity and free speech, despite occasional personal missteps.
Consumer firms plan IPO; startups on poll mandate
India's public market will see about a dozen consumer companies make a debut on the bourses. More on this in today's ETtech Top 5.
EU queries X over cut to content moderation resources
The EU on Wednesday told digital platform X to explain a cut to content moderation resources, amid concerns over disinformation ahead of European elections in June. The European Commission said it wanted more information about X's "content moderation activities and resources" after a transparency report in April showed it has cut its team of content moderators by "almost 20 percent" since an October 2023 report.
Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues
Hyundai paused advertising on X due to brand safety concerns amid controversies over Elon Musk's social media platform. Major companies like Disney and Warner Bros also halted their ads on the site.
Reddit may need to ramp up spending on content moderation, analysts say
The newly listed company had warned in its initial public offering (IPO) paperwork that it depended on moderators to "engage in good faith", and risked being perceived as condoning "offensive, inappropriate, hostile, or otherwise objectionable content" due to its approach to moderation.
Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors in new video
Musk said the drug helps him manage a "negative chemical state" similar to depression in the interview conducted this month that also touched on politics, content moderation on X and Tesla.
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US conspiracy theorists monetize 'Disease X' misinformation
Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, "Disease X" is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying -- and profiting from. The conspiracy theories particularly took off after the World Economic Forum -- a magnet for misinformation -- convened a "Preparing for Disease X" panel in January focused on a possible future pandemic.
US Senate hearing: Meta, TikTok, X CEOs grilled by senators about child sexual exploitation
The hearing marks the latest effort by lawmakers to address the concerns of parents and mental health experts that social media companies put profits over making sure their platforms do not harm children.
X implements restrictions on Taylor Swift searches amidst deep-fake image controversy
Last week, explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift caused uproar on X (formerly Twitter), leading to the platform blocking searches for 'Taylor Swift' temporarily. The Verge reported that searches for her name yielded a message with no images, later confirmed by Times of India-Gadgets Now. Joe Benarroch from X mentioned the move prioritizes safety. Politicians, including Microsoft's Satya Nadella, criticized the incident. X plans to hire 100 employees for a new trust and safety office in Austin, responding to concerns about content moderation post-Elon Musk's takeover.
Elon Musk's X aims to hire 100 content moderators in Austin by end of year
Social media company X is in the process of hiring 100 content moderators for a new office in Austin, Texas that will focus on fighting child abuse content, a goal it hopes to complete by the end of the year, an X executive said on Saturday.
Elon Musk's X fails to block law to control toxic posts
In an eight-page ruling Thursday, a federal judge in Sacramento rejected arguments by the company formerly known as Twitter that the measure violates the free-speech rights of social media platforms. The ruling comes after Musk ignited a firestorm in November by endorsing antisemitic posts on his platform.
Microblogging website 'X' fails to block California's content moderation law
U.S. District Judge William Shubb, in an eight-page decision, dismissed X's request, stating that while the reporting requirement imposes a significant compliance burden, it is not considered unjustified or unduly burdensome within the context of First Amendment law.
Elon Musk's X fails to block California's content moderation law
X, formerly known as Twitter, in September sued California to undo the content moderation law, saying the law violated its free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment and California's state constitution.
EU targets Elon Musk's X in first illegal content probe under Digital Services Act
The probe will focus on countering the dissemination of illegal content in the EU, and the effectiveness of measures taken to combat information manipulation, including the "community notes" system, the Commission said.
Ad sales of Elon Musk's X projected to slump to about $2.5 billion in 2023
X generated a little more than $600 million in advertising revenue in each of the first three quarters of the year, and is anticipating a similar performance in the current period, according to a person familiar with the numbers. That compares to more than $1 billion per quarter in 2022.
X rival Bluesky to roll out automated moderation tools
The company will also launch new features including user lists (generic lists of users) and moderation lists (lists you create in order to mute or block many users at once).
After Elon Musk tirade, X faces prospect of more advertisers fleeing
In a memo to employees on Thursday, which was seen by Reuters, X Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino said Musk's interview was "candid and profound," and encouraged staff to watch it. She reiterated that X's mission is to be an open platform without censorship.
Social media titans caught in Gaza storm over content
Social media platforms like TikTok and X face ongoing controversies, from the resurgence of Osama bin Laden's content to accusations of anti-Semitism. Amid criticism, these incidents highlight challenges in content moderation and user trust, raising concerns about potential bans and advertiser pullouts.
IBM suspends ads on X after corporate ads appeared next to pro-Nazi content
Media watchdog Media Matters said it found that corporate advertisements by IBM, Apple, Oracle and Comcast's Xfinity were being placed alongside antisemitic content.
Elon Musk's X has a fraction of rivals' content moderators, EU says
X has triggered concerns after Musk laid off many employees responsible for monitoring and regulating content amid the spread of disinformation on the platform.
EU digital chief urges TikTok, X to increase clean-up efforts
The tech giants have faced mounting scrutiny in the past month, with a surge in harmful content and disinformation in the wake of the attack on Israel on October 7 by Hamas, which the EU considers to be a terrorist organisation.
Social media platforms wage war against growing pro-Hamas content
It found that verified users with Blue badges are the ones spreading the vast majority of misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war on X.
EU's Breton confirms investigations into three tech platforms, including X
The tech giants have faced mounting scrutiny in recent weeks, with a surge in harmful content and disinformation following Hamas' attack on Israel.
US Republican senators ask tech firms about content moderation in Israel-Hamas war
Palestinian Islamist group Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,400 people, mainly civilians. Since then Israel has bombed Gaza with air strikes. At least 4,137 Palestinians have been killed, including hundreds of children, in Gaza, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
US lawmaker seeks answers from Meta, X, Google, TikTok over Israel-Hamas false content
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has written to tech giants Meta, X, TikTok, and Google, seeking information on their efforts to combat false and misleading content about the Israel-Hamas conflict on their platforms. Bennet criticized the companies for amplifying deceptive content and called for stricter content moderation practices.
Elon Musk's X Corp sues California to undo content moderation law
X, the social media platform once known as Twitter, said the law known as Assembly Bill 587 violates its free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment and California's state constitution.
Elon Musk-owned X's content moderation shift complicated effort to win back brands, says former brand safety head
In his first interview after resigning from the company in June, which was then called Twitter, AJ Brown said helping advertisers understand the shift in the policy was tough. "Helping people wrap their minds around the concept that violating a policy would no longer result in the removal of whatever was violating the policy, was a difficult message to communicate to people," he said.
Auschwitz Memorial criticises Elon Musk's X for not removing antisemitic content
The Auschwitz Memorial, which preserves the site of the death camp set up by Nazi Germany on the territory of occupied Poland during World War Two, said in a post on X that it had reported an antisemitic message on the site but received a response from X that the content did not violate its rules.
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