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X challenges Brazil’s ‘forced’ order to block certain accounts

8Apr

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X challenges Brazil’s ‘forced’ order to block certain accounts

[ad_1] X Corp, formerly Twitter, has been "forced by court decisions" to block certain popular accounts in Brazil and is prohibited from giving details of the order, the company said on Saturday.X owner Elon Musk said in a post on the platform, that this order could lead to a total loss of revenue and shut down of the offices in Brazil, promising that he would legally challenge it where possible. The social medial company said it is unaware why the blocking orders have been issued and is barred from giving details of the impacted accounts, adding that it is threatened with daily fines if it fails to comply. "This judge has applied massive fines, threatened to arrest our employees and cut off access to X in Brazil," Musk said when referring to a user's post on Supreme Court Justice Alexa...

Grok chatbot, now available to Premium subscribers

7Apr

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Grok chatbot, now available to Premium subscribers

[ad_1] Social network X has expanded access to its xAI's Grok chatbot, making it available to Premium tier subscribers following an announcement by Elon Musk last month. According to the company's support page, only Premium and Premium+ users in select regions will be able to interact with the chatbot.Access for Premium Tier SubscribersPreviously, Grok was exclusively accessible to Premium+ users, who paid either $16 per month or a $168 annual subscription fee. With this update, users on the $8 per month plan can now engage with the chatbot. Grok offers users two modes of interaction: "Regular mode" and "Fun mode." Like other Large Language Model (LLM) products, Grok comes with labels indicating potential inaccuracies in its responses, reported techcrunch. Also read: Musk's xAI to enabl...

X expands access to Grok chatbot for premium subscribers amidst competition

6Apr

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X expands access to Grok chatbot for premium subscribers amidst competition

[ad_1] Social media platform X is expanding access to xAI's Grok chatbot, now offering it to Premium tier subscribers. Following Elon Musk's recent announcement regarding the broader availability of the service to paid users, the company has outlined that only Premium and Premium+ subscribers will have the privilege of engaging with the chatbot in specific regions.Previously, Grok was exclusively accessible to Premium+ users, who paid either $16 monthly or a $168 annual subscription fee. However, with the latest update, users subscribed at the $8 per month tier can now utilise the chatbot's features, according to a report by Techcrunch. Also read: Apple updates App Store guidelines to welcome retro game emulators globally: Full details Users Can Engage Grok in Regular or Fun ModeGrok o...

5Apr

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X gives free blue check to big follower accounts

[ad_1] Users with big followings will receive a free subscription to X, formerly Twitter -- and the platform's famous blue check, the company said in another policy U-turn.Before Musk, the blue check mark was used as a verification system for major accounts including celebrities, institutions and journalists. But Musk saw the system as unfair to regular users and overhauled the blue checks so that they went only to paying subscribers, which meant thousands of holders were stripped of the feature. Late Wednesday, some users were surprised and even angry to find the blue tick reinstated.A message from the platform explained that they were given free subscriptions because they were an "influential member" of X.The site added that it "reserves the right to cancel the complimentary subscript...

boAT thinks it’s better than Apple and wants you to think differently. Social media reacts

31Mar

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boAT thinks it’s better than Apple and wants you to think differently. Social media reacts

[ad_1] In the world of tech, where giants like Apple reign supreme, it takes courage for a smaller player to step up and challenge the status quo. That's precisely what Indian audio brand boAt did with its recent advertisement, sparking a heated debate on social media. The advertisement, shared on social media platforms X, featured boAt's earbuds alongside an Apple, with the caption "Think better" and a call to action: "Don't be a Fanboy, be a boAthead." It was a clear shot fired at Apple, aimed at encouraging consumers to rethink their loyalty to the tech giant. Also read: Top earbuds under Rs. 2000: A brief look at boat Airdopes Atom 8, pTron Bassbuds Duo and more Unsurprisingly, the ad garnered mixed reactions from social media users. Some praised boAt for its audacity and willingn...

Musk’s xAI to launch improved version of chatbot

29Mar

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Musk’s xAI to launch improved version of chatbot

[ad_1] Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI said on Thursday it will launch an enhanced version of its chatbot Grok.The new version, called Grok-1.5, will be made available to early testers and existing Grok users on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in the coming days, xAI said in a statement. The startup said one of the most notable improvements in the new version is its performance in coding and math-related tasks. Seeking an alternative to Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet's Google, Musk launched xAI last year to create what he said would be a "maximum truth-seeking AI".In December, the startup rolled out Grok for Premium subscribers of X.Earlier this month, Musk said xAI would open-source Grok, days after the billionaire had sued OpenAI for allegedly...

28Mar

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Elon Musk promises premium features to X users with over 2500 verified followers

[ad_1] Elon Musk has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing the user experience on X. In an announcement, Musk revealed that X users boasting over 2500 verified followers will now gain access to Premium services without any charge. Additionally, those with over 5000 followers will be entitled to the Premium+ package, also free of charge.Expanded Benefits for X UsersUnder these subscription plans, users can savour an ad-free browsing experience and avail of features like tweet editing. Moreover, Premium+ subscribers will have exclusive access to GrokAI, Elon Musk's innovative chatbot inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This chatbot, known for its witty responses and rebellious charm, was previously limited to Premium+ subscribers, who had to pay Rs. 1300 per month or ...

27Mar

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Musk’s xAI to enable chatbot Grok for all premium subscribers of X

[ad_1] Elon Musk said on Tuesday artificial intelligence startup xAI's chatbot, Grok, will be enabled for all premium subscribers of social media platform X, formerly Twitter.He announced it in a post on X, without revealing any more details. Previously, the chatbot was available only to Premium subscribers. As more advertisers move away from the microblogging platform, the billionaire has stressed reducing the company's reliance on advertising and has turned his focus to more attractive subscription plans. Earlier this month, Musk said xAI would open-source Grok, after he sued OpenAI for allegedly abandoning its original mission in favor of a for-profit model.The move could give the public free access to experiment with the code behind the technology and aligns xAI with firms such as M...

Threads rolls out Trending Topics feature, bringing popular discussions to your fingertips

21Mar

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Threads rolls out Trending Topics feature, bringing popular discussions to your fingertips

[ad_1] Meta's text-based social media app, Threads, is stepping up its game by introducing a new feature that brings it closer in functionality to X (formerly Twitter). Starting March 19, users in the US now have access to trending topics within the Threads app, similar to the trending tab on X. With the rollout of this feature, Threads aims to compete against the likes of X and Bluesky Social in the race to become the top microblogging platform.Trending Topics feature on ThreadsUsers can now explore trending topics in the "Trending Now" section of the Threads app, accessible from both the Search tab and the For You page. While the feature is currently limited to displaying five trending topics, it provides users with a more dynamic and real-time browsing experience, reported androidcen...

Elon Musk’s X to Launch YouTube Clone for Amazon and Samsung Smart TVs: Fortune

10Mar

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Elon Musk’s X to Launch YouTube Clone for Amazon and Samsung Smart TVs: Fortune

[ad_1] Elon Musk's X plans to launch a television app for Amazon and Samsung smart televisions next week, Fortune reported, citing an unidentified person working at the social media company.Musk aims to encourage users to watch long videos on a bigger screen and he is set on competing with YouTube, the person said. The new app looks “identical” to YouTube's television app, the person added. Live-streaming platform Twitch, the encrypted messaging app Signal, and the social media forum Reddit are among some of the other services that Musk aims to compete with, according to Fortune. X Hopes to Lure Creators, Take On YouTube With New Ad TargetingElon Musk's X is adding new advertiser targeting features to better entice video creators and compete against YouTube.X, the social network formerl...