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The DOJ is reportedly asking Reddit and X for the identities of anti-ICE posters
The Justice Department has reportedly issued grand jury subpoenas to Reddit and X, demanding the identities of users who posted information related to ICE. This action raises concerns about user privacy and data access.
Evening Metaverse
X, formerly Twitter, has implemented new daily limits on posts and replies for free users, restricting them to 50 posts and 200 replies per day. Users who subscribe to X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) will have higher limits.
X caps unverified users at 50 posts per day
X has implemented new daily limits for its users, restricting unverified accounts to 50 posts per day. The platform has also introduced caps on daily follows and replies.
X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark
X, formerly Twitter, has implemented new daily posting limits for free accounts, restricting users to 50 posts and 200 replies per day. Users who subscribe to the platform's blue checkmark service will not be subject to these limitations.
X, a bastion for hate, claims it will reduce hate content in the UK
X, formerly known as Twitter, has committed to Ofcom that it will improve its review of reported posts to reduce hate content within the UK. This move comes as the platform faces scrutiny over its content moderation policies.
XChat, the standalone app for messaging on X, is available on iOS now
XChat, a new standalone messaging application for the social platform X, has been released on iOS. The app includes features such as message editing, screenshot blocking, disappearing messages, and end-to-end encryption. XChat will also support larger group chats, potentially replacing the soon-to-be-retired X Communities feature.
X is shutting down its Communities feature
X is shutting down its Communities feature on May 30, as announced by Head of Product Nikita Bier. The feature, which allowed users to create and moderate public groups, was reportedly used by less than 0.4% of users and contributed significantly to spam and scams. X's proposed replacement includes XChat for group chats and a new custom timelines feature for topic-focused feeds.
Turkey wants to ban social media for kids under 15
The Turkish parliament has passed a bill that would ban children under 15 from using social media, requiring platforms to implement age verification and parental controls. The legislation also impacts online gaming companies, with potential penalties for non-compliance. This move follows similar regulatory trends in other countries like Greece, Austria, and Australia.
X finally adds custom timelines
X has launched a new feature called Custom Timelines, allowing users to curate their feed based on specific topics of interest. Developed over several months, this update, announced by head of product Nikita Bier, utilizes Grok's AI for personalization. The feature is currently in early access for Premium subscribers on iOS and will soon be available on Android, with a tool to snooze topics also released.
Morning Legal Briefs
Elon Musk has reportedly snubbed an interview summons from French prosecutors investigating the social media platform X. The probe is related to content moderation and other issues concerning the platform.
DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X
The US Department of Justice has refused to assist French authorities in a criminal probe against X, citing concerns that the investigation is an attempt to regulate the social media platform through prosecution. France's investigation into X, which began in July, includes accusations of algorithm manipulation, fraudulent data extraction, and potentially CSAM dissemination and Holocaust denial. X and xAI expressed gratitude for the DOJ's decision, calling the investigation baseless.
Morning Metaverse
The BBC is planning 2,000 layoffs as part of a major cost-cutting initiative. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's platform X has reportedly removed a significant number of accounts, impacting user content and feeds.
X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon
X's standalone messaging application, XChat, is slated for release on April 17, according to its App Store listing. The app, initially discussed by Elon Musk in mid-2025 as an upgraded direct messaging feature for X, will offer end-to-end encryption, message editing and deletion, screenshot blocking, and disappearing messages. It supports large group chats and will be ad-free and privacy-focused.
X has a slightly more functional photo editor now
X has updated its in-app photo editor, adding features like drawing, text overlay, and AI-powered edits through xAI's Grok. These enhancements bring the editor closer to dedicated photo applications. The update is currently available on iOS and will soon be released on Android.
Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok
Banks and law firms working on the upcoming SpaceX Initial Public Offering are reportedly required by Elon Musk to subscribe to his AI chatbot, Grok. Some financial institutions have agreed to this condition, which involves significant financial commitment, as part of the privilege to participate in the IPO. SpaceX's IPO is expected to be a major financial event, potentially raising over $50 billion.
Evening Legal Briefs
A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk concerning advertising boycotts on his platform X, formerly Twitter. The ruling suggests it is legally permissible for advertisers to cease advertising on the platform. Separately, Spotify is pursuing $300 million in damages from Anna's Archive, which has reportedly ignored court orders.
X moves the ashes of Tweetdeck behind its $40 Premium+ subscription
X has moved its TweetDeck feature, now known as X Pro, exclusively to its Premium+ subscription tier, which costs $40 per month. Previously available at the lower Premium tier, the change was not widely communicated to users, leading to confusion. X's AI chatbot, Grok, confirmed the change, stating that X Pro access is now limited to Premium+ subscribers.
Oversight Board tells Meta expanding Community Notes outside of US poses 'significant' risks
Meta's Oversight Board has advised caution regarding the expansion of its Community Notes feature outside the United States, citing significant human rights risks and potential for tangible harms. The board recommended withholding the feature in countries with high polarization, ongoing conflict, or organized disinformation networks, suggesting it can coexist with traditional fact-checking partnerships.
X is changing its revenue-sharing policy to deter users pretending to be Americans
X is updating its revenue-sharing policy to prioritize engagement from a user's home region, according to Head of Product Nikita Bier. This change aims to encourage content relevant to local audiences and discourage users from gaming the system by pretending to be in the US or Japan. The new policy, effective March 26, 2026, will no longer send money overseas for content focused on American politics.
The Morning After: WWDC 2026 is happening June 8th
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 8-12, 2026, with CEO Tim Cook expected to keynote on June 8. The event will focus on upcoming operating systems like iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, with potential upgrades to Apple Intelligence and Siri. The article also touches on other tech news including Samsung's Galaxy S26 Series gaining AirDrop-like functionality and a review of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro.