- After Belfast riots, UK reminds social platforms they're obligated to remove hateful contentThe UK's communications regulator has reminded social media platforms of their obligation to minimize hateful content. This reminder follows recent riots in Belfast, emphasizing the platforms' duty to prevent the spread of hate speech.
- Evening Legal BriefsElon Musk has settled a lawsuit with the SEC regarding disclosures related to Twitter, resulting in a $1.5 million fine. The article notes the fine represents a small fraction of the amount reportedly saved by the rule violation.
- Morning Legal BriefsElon Musk's past statements, including a "World War III" threat made during a Twitter lawsuit, are reportedly haunting him in the ongoing OpenAI trial. The article touches upon legal proceedings involving the artificial intelligence company.
Content Creator Hunts for Indie Games in #ShowMeSunday Campaign | HappyGamerContent creator ArdentVital is using the #ShowMeSunday campaign on Twitter to discover and promote indie games for their YouTube channel. This direct approach bypasses traditional marketing, allowing developers to gain visibility through retweets and potential video coverage. The trend highlights the growing importance of content creators in the indie game marketing landscape.
'If this was a trial about whether I made stupid tweets I would say I'm guilty' says Elon Musk in trial…A Californian jury found that Elon Musk misled investors with his tweets prior to his $44 billion takeover of Twitter in 2022. While not found to have deliberately defrauded shareholders, two of Musk's tweets were deemed materially false or misleading, impacting the stock price. Musk's attorneys plan to appeal the verdict, which could result in up to $2.6 billion in damages.- Saturday Legal BriefsA jury found Elon Musk misled investors during his takeover of Twitter but absolved him of certain fraud claims. The verdict concluded a legal battle over Musk's 2022 acquisition of the social media platform.
- Twitter turned 20 and I feel nothingThe author reflects on Twitter's 20th anniversary, noting a lack of nostalgia despite being a long-time user. The article discusses the platform's transformation into X, its current algorithm, controversial AI tool Grok, and the legacy of its founder Jack Dorsey.
- Jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter (TWTR) investors in the run-up to $44 billion acquisitionA California jury has determined that Elon Musk misled investors concerning Twitter prior to his $44 billion acquisition of the social media platform. The verdict addresses claims of deception made during the lead-up to the takeover.
- Elon Musk misled investors during his Twitter takeover, jury findsA jury found that Elon Musk misled investors during his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022. Investors claimed Musk's tweets about fake accounts were intended to drive down Twitter's share price to renegotiate the deal. While Musk was found liable for defrauding investors, the jury sided with him on other allegations, and the final damages are yet to be determined.
- Bluesky's CEO is stepping down after nearly 5 yearsBluesky CEO Jay Graber is stepping down after nearly five years to become Chief Innovation Officer, with Toni Schneider taking over as interim CEO. Graber, who led the social platform since its inception as a Twitter side project, will focus on building new initiatives while Schneider, formerly of Automattic, will oversee scaling and execution as the company searches for a permanent CEO.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairmanSeveral key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.