X | Latest News & Updates - Jan 17, 2025 Release

The EU has intensified its investigation into X, demanding details about its algorithms amid suspicions of manipulating visibility for far-right content, with a deadline for compliance set for February 15...


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X is a software development company that owns the social networking service X (formerly known as Twitter). It provides tools, resources, and APIs for developers and businesses to integrate and expand their impact through social media. The platform focuses on real-time and historical social data, enabling businesses to monitor trends, engage with users, and utilize AI-powered advertising.


X - Latest News and Updates

  • The EU has intensified its investigation into X, demanding details about its algorithms amid suspicions of manipulating visibility for far-right content, with a deadline for compliance set for February 15.
  • The European Commission intensified its investigation into X, owned by Elon Musk, for potential breaches of EU content moderation rules, demanding internal documents by February 15.
  • The European Union has ordered X to disclose its algorithm documents and information on content moderation and amplification amid concerns over its influence on German politics.
  • Elon Musk's X is considering a potential merger with TikTok's U.S. operations, which could revolutionize social media by combining X's technology with TikTok's creative features.
  • X has launched Grok, an AI assistant app for iOS in the US, featuring image generation, real-time data access, and Siri integration.
  • X CEO Linda Yaccarino reported that users spent 364 billion seconds per day on the app in 2024, equating to 24 minutes per user daily, which is a decline from previous usage levels.
  • X is hiring a Software Engineer specializing in JVM Performance Optimization with a salary range of $127,000 to $297,000 USD, offering positions in Palo Alto, New York, and remote.

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