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🌎 x.com

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.

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X - Latest News and Updates

• The Australian government plans to introduce a law requiring social media platforms like X to block children under 16 from using their sites.
• M. Reza Banki has joined X as Chief Financial Officer in the United States, previously serving in the same role at another company.
• X, formerly Twitter, has introduced a controversial block feature that lets blocked users view profiles and posts, raising privacy concerns among users.
• In August, a Brazilian court suspended X for refusing to remove content deemed as spreading disinformation and inciting criminal activities.
• X is rolling out an update that allows blocked profiles to read posts but not reply, sparking user backlash and potential app store compliance issues.

• X has changed its blocking feature so that blocked accounts can still view public posts, but cannot reply or repost them.
• X has updated its platform so that blocked accounts can still view public posts, but cannot reply, repost, or follow the blocker.
• X has updated its blocking mechanism to allow blocked accounts to view public tweets, sparking privacy concerns and potential conflicts with app store safety requirements.
• X has doubled the cost of its Basic API tier to $200 per month, adding new features like 'reposts_of_me' and community searches, while reducing the free tier's post limit to 500 per month.
• G.VINAY RAJ has joined X as AGM in India, previously serving as Vertical Head at Lock & Decor Home.

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