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  • Elon Musk Challenges Brazil’s Court Order To Block X Accounts |

    New Delhi: Challenging Brazil’s court order to block certain popular X accounts, tech billionaire Elon Musk has said that he will lift all the restrictions even if they have to close their office in the country.

    This move comes after X Corp has been forced by court decisions to block certain popular accounts in Brazil. “We do not know the reasons these blocking orders have been issued. We do not know which posts are alleged to violate the law,” X wrote in a post.

    We are lifting all restrictions. This judge has applied massive fines, threatened to arrest our employees and cut off access to in Brazil.

    As a result, we will probably lose all revenue in Brazil and have to shut down our office there.

    But principles matter more than…
    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 6, 2024

    “We are prohibited from saying which court or judge issued the order, or on what grounds. We are prohibited from saying which accounts are impacted,” it added.

    Responding to such restrictions put by the Brazilian court, Musk said, “Why are you doing this @alexandre (Alexandre de Moraes, Justice of Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court)?

    Later, in another post, the tech billionaire said, “We are lifting all restrictions. This judge has applied massive fines, threatened to arrest our employees and cut off access to X in Brazil”. (Also Read: OpenAI Used Over A Million Hours Of YouTube Videos To Train Its AI Model: Report)

    “As a result, we will probably lose all revenue in Brazil and have to shut down our office there. But principles matter more than profit,” he added.

    Meanwhile, X has activated the Community Notes feature -a user-based fact-checking programme -in India, as the country prepares for general elections.

    Musk-owned social media platform also welcomed new contributors in India for its community notes feature.

  • Misinformation Spread Via Deepfakes Biggest Threat To Upcoming Polls In India: Tenable |

    New Delhi: Misinformation and disinformation spread through artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and fake content are the biggest threats to the upcoming elections in India,” exposure management company Tenable said on Sunday.

    According to the company, these threats will be shared across social media and messaging platforms like WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others.

    “The biggest threats to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are misinformation and disinformation as part of influence operations conducted by malicious actors against the electorate,” said Satnam Narang, Senior Staff Research Engineer at Tenable, to IANS.

    A recent report by Tidal Cyber highlighted that this year, 10 countries will face the highest levels of election cyber interference threats, including India.

    Recently, deepfake videos of former US President Bill Clinton and current President Joe Biden were fabricated and circulated to confuse citizens during the upcoming presidential elections. (Also Read: Woman Falls Victim To Investment Scam, Loses Jewelry And Over Rs 24 Lakh)

    Experts note that the proliferation of deepfake content surged in late 2017, with over 7,900 videos online. By early 2019, this number nearly doubled to 14,678, and the trend continues to escalate.

    “With the increase in generative AI tools and their use growing worldwide, we may see deepfakes, be it in images or video content, impersonating notable candidates seeking to retain their seats or those hoping to unseat incumbents in parliament,” Narang added.

    The Indian government has recently issued directives to social media platforms such as X and Meta (formerly Facebook), urging them to regulate the proliferation of AI-generated deepfake content.

    Additionally, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has issued an advisory to these platforms to remove AI-generated deepfakes from their platforms. (Also Read: WhatsApp Allows To Pin Multiple Messages In Chat; Here’s How to Pin Messages on Android, iOS, And Desktop)

    Tenable suggests that the easiest way to identify a deepfake image is to look for nonsensical text or language that looks almost alien-like in language. 

  • Billionaire Elon Musk To Remove Likes, Reposts From X Timeline

    Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, recently announced that X users will soon have the feature that allows their followers to see pinned posts.  

  • Carl Pie Suggests Elon Musk To Change His Name To Elon ‘Bhai’; Netizens Flood X With Hilarious Reactions |

    New Delhi: Carl Pei Yu, the CEO of Nothing Phone, known for his innovative approach, has shared a suggestion for Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, regarding opening a factory in India. Pei, who is gearing up to launch the “Nothing Phone 2a” in India next month, proposed that Musk should change his username on the X platform to “Elon Bhai,” to facilitate the establishment of a Tesla factory in the country.

    Carl Pie’s Tweet

    In a lighthearted tweet directed at Musk, Pei humorously questioned whether Musk had considered the necessity of adopting the moniker “Elon Bhai” to proceed with building a Tesla factory in India. (Also Read: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Gets Rs 38,962 Price Cut: Check Bank And Exchange Offers)

    Interestingly, Pei himself has already changed his X username to ‘Carl Bhai’. Pei’s tweet sparked a playful exchange among Twitter users. (Also Read: WATCH: Man Turns Plane Into Luxurious Villa; Viral Video Amazes Anand Mahindra)

    .@elonmusk did you really think you could build a Tesla factory in India without changing your username to Elon Bhai?
    — Carl Bhai (@getpeid) February 18, 2024

    Users Reaction

    One user commented, “You are the Bhai, he will be the Mamu,” while another user humorously suggested different titles for Musk based on various Indian states.

    You are the Bhai, he will be the Mamu
    — Starcommander (@Starcommander10) February 18, 2024

    Depends on the location as well ..If Gujarat then Elon Bhai, If Maharashtra then Elon Bhau, If Telangana then Elon Gaaru, If Haryana then Elon Tau, If Punjab then Elon Paaji, If Tamil Nadu then Elon Anna, If West Bengal then Elon Dada


    — Parag Mandpe (@ParagMandpe) February 19, 2024

    He has to change it to ‘Bun Maska’
    — Raghu (@vennelacheekati) February 18, 2024

    Can anyone ever speak in front of Carl bhai, carl bhaiiiiii!!!
    — Tarun Lochib (@tarunlochib) February 18, 2024

    Still better would be:
    Elone Maska, i.e. Elone Butter because Maska means butter in Hindi.
    So, ईलोन मस्का.
    He is welcome though.@elonmusk
    — Sunil Mehta (@kalki_007) February 19, 2024

    Meanwhile, as per the latest report by The Economic Times, Tesla, under the leadership of Elon Musk, is on the brink of entering the Indian market.

    The government is reportedly in the process of finalizing a policy to extend concessional import duties on electric cars priced above Rs 30 lakh for 2-3 years.

    Import Duty

    India imposes a 100 percent import duty on cars valued at more than Rs 33 lakh and 60 percent for cars below that threshold. Tesla has shown interest in investing up to $2 billion in India, contingent upon the government reducing the import duty of 15 percent on foreign electric vehicles during the initial years of operation.

  • Elon Musk Plans To Relocate 1 million People To Mars |

    New Delhi: Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday announced plans to shift one million people to Mars. “We are mapping out a game plan to get a million people to Mars,” Musk wrote in a post on X.com. “Civilisation only passes the single-planet Great Filter when Mars can survive even if Earth supply ships stop coming,” he added.

    He said this in response to a post which said “Starship is the largest rocket ever built and it’ll take us to Mars”. “One day, a trip to Mars will be like a flight across the country,” replied Musk, to users who asked about the launch of Starship to the Red Planet. (Also Read: How A Security Researcher Defrauded Apple For $2.5 Million- Read Full Story)

    Last week, the SpaceX founder said that the “Starship should be able to make it to the moon in less than 5 years”. He noted that the SpaceX Dragon spaceship will take astronauts the furthest they’ve been from Earth in over half a century. Musk added that a lot of work will be required to live on Mars. (Also Read: Google Takes Action Against Misinformation In Europe; Check Details)

    Further, in January, Musk said he hopes that SpaceX will send humans to the Moon within the next eight years. “What will things be like eight years from now…I think we will have landed on Mars and I think we will have sent people to the Moon,” Musk said.

    He also aims to build a base on the Moon. “Humanity should have a moon base, cities on Mars and be out there among the stars,” the X owner said. “We should have a base on the moon, like a permanently occupied human base on the moon, and then send people to Mars. Maybe there’s something beyond the space station, but we’ll see,” he had said in the past.

    Musk also hopes that the third Starship flight test this year will reach orbit and prove the spacecraft can reliably deorbit.

  • Elon Musk Plans To Stop Using Phone Number And Rely Solely On X For Texts And Calls |

    New Delhi: Renowned tech billionaire Elon Musk has made headlines once again, this time with his announcement to discontinue the use of his phone number in favor of relying solely on the social media platform X for messaging, audio, and video calls.

    “In a few months, I will discontinue my phone number and only use X for texts and audio/video calls,” Musk wrote on X. Musk’s decision is viewed as a way to boost the popularity of X’s audio and video calling functions. These features were first launched in October last year. Since then, Musk has been actively advocating for X to expand into a comprehensive application. (Also Read: Instagram Could Introduce AI-Assisted Messaging For Writing Messages: Report)

    In a few months, I will discontinue my phone number and only use X for texts and audio/video calls
    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 9, 2024

    The app introduced a preliminary version of its audio and video calling feature last year, which was initially accessible to only a few users. Last month, the microblogging platform rolled out the feature to make audio and video calls directly from the app for Android users. (Also Read: Apple Rolls Out Redesigned iCloud App For Windows)

    Reacting to Musk’s post, several users shared their thoughts. “Elon in 2027 – I am no longer using my phone to text or for audio visual. I am using my brainwaves and neural flonk link 47.2,” a user wrote.

    “Will it be encrypted or will the alphabet agencies be listening,” another user said. One more user mentioned, “Where will you receive OTPs for bank transactions?”. Meanwhile, X has topped Apple’s App Store charts in terms of downloads.

    “X is now the #1 most downloaded app of any kind!,” Musk posted.

    As Musk continues to push the boundaries of innovation, his decision to embrace X as his primary communication platform underscores the growing influence of social media in shaping the way we connect and communicate in the digital age. (With IANS Inputs)

  • Meta’s X Rival Threads Has 130 Million Active Users Now |

    New Delhi: Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared that Threads, Meta’s text-based conversation app, has achieved a milestone with over 130 million monthly active users. This figure surpasses the peak levels Threads experienced immediately after its launch in July 2023.

    During Meta’s earnings call, Zuckerberg expressed his optimism regarding Threads’ continued growth, emphasizing ongoing improvements and increasing user engagement. He highlighted that the current active user count exceeds the initial surge observed at the app’s launch. (Also Read: Dating In Digital Era: Russian Man Unveils ChatGPT’s Role In Crafting His Love Story, Read)

    Back in July 2023, Zuckerberg had ambitious plans for Threads, envisioning it as Meta’s next billion-user platform alongside established platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. While it’s still early days, Threads seems to be making significant strides. (Also Read: India’s Stock Exchanges Cut Paytm Daily Trading Limits To 10% After Rout)

    In comparison to X (formerly Twitter) with around 550 million monthly active users, Threads has room for growth. Meta is actively investing to scale the app, addressing initial usage decline issues by swiftly introducing key features like keyword search and multiple account support.

    Meta’s focused efforts on enhancing Threads with features such as editing capabilities, voice posts, improved discovery, and more have yielded positive results.

    Daily downloads nearly tripled to 28 million in December. The app’s expansion into the EU and increased integration with Instagram profiles further contributed to its growth.

    Looking ahead, Meta’s CFO stated that the company is committed to scaling Threads’ community even further by introducing additional features and enhancements throughout 2024.

  • Elon Musk’s X To Bring Audio And Video Calls For Android Users; Details Inside |

    New Delhi: Elon Musk’s project in a recent update of X(formerly twitter) is unveiling a new functionality that enables Android users to initiate audio and video calls directly within the app. This information was shared by Enrique, an engineer at X, who mentioned that Android users can utilize this feature by performing a effortless app update.

    Launched in its initial version on iOS in October, the calls feature enables users to connect directly on the platform without the need for phone numbers. X engineer Enrique on Friday announced in a post “Audio and video calls on X slowly rolling out for Android users today! Update your app and call your mother,” 

    This feature will be limited to premium users. Users can control their preferences for audio and video calls by going to Settings > Privacy and Safety > Direct Messages. Within these settings, users can specify who can start calls, with choices ranging from people in their address book, those they follow, and verified users. Users also have the option to choose multiple preferences from these categories.

    X introduced a new entry-level paid subscription for verified organizations earlier this month available at $200 per month or $2,000 per year. This basic tier for verified organizations includes a gold check-mark badge and various extra advantages, providing a more affordable option compared to the “full access” tier which is priced at $1,000 per month.

    The company recently clarified that the new subscription tier, tailored for smaller businesses offers subscribers benefits such as advertising credits and priority support. This strategic move is intended to assist smaller organizations in achieving faster growth on the X platform by providing them with a cost-effective yet impactful way to enhance their visibility and engagement.

  • Instagram Faces Outage In United States; Social Media Flooded With Memes |

    New Delhi: Instagram users in the United States were hit by a service outage on Friday, causing inconvenience to many who reported issues with sending or receiving direct messages (DMs). Complaints flooded social media platforms, especially X (Twitter), with users expressing frustration over the disruption.

    Downdetector, an internet outage tracking portal, recorded a peak in reports around 6 PM EST, with more than 1500 users reporting problems. (Also Read: In Pics: From Aziz Premji To Sajjan Jindal, Where Are Next Gen Of These Biz Tycoons Are Studying, Or Have Studied From; Check Here)

    User Complaints On Social Media

    Social media users voiced their concerns about the Instagram outage on X, highlighting the inability to respond to DMs. (Also Read: HDFC And Axis Bank Closed On January 22 For Ayodhya Ram Temple Event)

    Some complained about the issue persisting for hours, seeking prompt resolution from Instagram. The majority of complaints, about 85 percent, were related to issues with the application, while 12 percent reported problems with the website, and 3 percent faced feed-related problems.

    No Response From Meta Yet

    As of now, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has not issued a response or statement regarding the reported outage. Users are awaiting an official acknowledgment and solution from the platform.

    Previous Server Connection Issues

    This is not the first time Instagram has faced technical difficulties. In November last year, over 10,000 users globally, including around 1000 in India, reported server connection problems, impacting the user experience.

    New Feature For Teen Accounts

    In a separate development, Instagram is introducing a new feature called “nighttime nudges” for teen accounts. This feature aims to encourage responsible usage and limit screen time on the application for younger users.

  • Twitter Down Globally: Major Outage Reported, Timeline, Tweets Not Visible On X

    Twitter Down: Though, users were able to see some dropdown notifications like who to follow, the timeline of tweets were empty.