Teens aren’t that into X — but another social media platform...
The Pew Research Center surveyed American teenagers about social media and technology.Seventeen percent said they used Elon Musk's social media app, X — a steep decline compared to a decade ago.More teens use Meta's Instagram, Facebook, and, increasingly, WhatsApp.American teenagers just don't love X.It's one of the least used major social media sites among US…
Elon Musk and Sam Altman cofounded OpenAI, but now they’re locked...
Elon Musk helped found OpenAI, but he has frequently criticized it in recent years. Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in August and just amended it to include Microsoft. Here's a history of Musk and Altman's working relationship. Elon Musk and Sam Altman lead rival AI firms and now take public jabs at each other…
Bluesky, the X alternative, says it has ‘quadrupled’ its moderation team
Bluesky said it "quadrupled" its moderation team in a post on Friday.The app is working to address "handle-squatting" and impersonation accounts.It's also exploring how to enhance account verification based on user feedback.Bluesky has expanded its moderation team as curious social media users, many of whom are seeking an alternative to Elon Musk's X, flock to…
Elon Musk acknowledges something that was obvious about the new Twitter:...
Elon Musk says a lot of us are doing it wrong when it comes to posting links on X.He says people should write a description in their main post, followed by the link in a reply.Musk says this will stop "lazy linking." If you have any idea what that even means, please let me know!For…
A new way to leave Twitter — without losing your tweets
Over the past two weeks, as Elon Musk has carved out a central role for himself in the Trump administration, people have been fleeing X in droves. More than a quarter million users deleted their accounts after Election Day — and more than a million people joined the site's upstart competitor Bluesky. Like worried liberals…
Bluesky’s ‘acceleration is tremendous’ as users flock to the new ‘old...
Since the election, Bluesky has acquired millions of new users and surpassed Threads on app stores.Many new Bluesky users are praising the feeling on the site as being similar to "old Twitter."Social media researchers told BI users wait for a large enough user base before switching sites.Bluesky still has a long way to go before…
Bluesky, a competitor to Elon Musk’s X, appears to be down...
Bluesky faced outages Thursday as it gains millions of new users this week.Many people have said they're leaving Elon Musk's X in favor of Bluesky.Bluesky's growth follows Musk's role in Trump's election win and X's new terms of service. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the…
How to delete your X account permanently in 7 steps
You can delete your X account by deactivating it on the X website or mobile app.When you deactivate an X account, you have 30 days to reactivate it before permanent deletion.You can also preserve your X username or email in case you want to use them with a new account. Thanks for signing up! Access…
Some Democratic political advertisers are still betting on X, despite Elon...
Elon Musk's ownership has shifted X's political stance, affecting Democratic ad spending.Some Democratic ad campaigns still see opportunities in ads on X, formerly known as Twitter.X switched political ads back on last year as it looked to recoup lost revenue after a brand exodus. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…
How Elon Musk is reshaping American politics
Elon Musk isn't a politician by trade. But the business mogul and tech billionaire has become a growing force in the 2024 US elections, especially after endorsing Republican candidate Donald Trump. In a video podcast, reporters from Politico and Business Insider take a closer look at how he's shaping politics through his enterprises, from Starlink…
