Twitter.
defunct American social media company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 420
What's happening
Active this week
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Law offices based in Los Angeles announce a lawsuit and use Twitter for updates.Some support2 reports
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In 2011, Google provided communication tools in Egypt, helping Egyptians use Twitter during the uprising against Hosni Mubarak.Some support1 report
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Erykah Badu, Spotify, and Twitter are involved in discussions regarding content visibility and artwork quality on social media platforms.Some support1 report
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AICWA used the Twitter platform to announce a tribute involving Mithu Mukherjee.Some support1 report
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A complex scenario involving road closures, technology, and political context links Oxford, Rishi Sunak, Antonio Conte, the Premier League, and Twitter.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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SpaceX is considering entering the mobile market against carriers and absorbed xAI, while Starlink remains a profitable unit.Well supported31 reports6 developments inside
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A company Mark Little was involved with sold to a Swedish audio streaming service. The company also had connections to Spotify Technology and Twitter.Some support1 report
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Both Twitter and TikTok amplified xenophobic narratives in South Africa on September 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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James Woods alleges that the Democratic National Committee targeted conservatives and that DNC allegedly directed Twitter censorship, leading him to offer to be a lead plaintiff in a suit.Some support1 report
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Elon Musk made a hostile bid to acquire Twitter on April 15, 2022.Well supported22 reports1 development inside
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Twitter and Instagram were mentioned in 2017 as being part of a sock puppet network.Some support1 report
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Elon Musk faces criticism and regulatory scrutiny from bodies like Ofcom regarding the content and potential incitement of Grok, the AI chatbot of the X platform.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Memes picked up from the MySpace platform.Some support4 reports
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Artists like Rihanna and Four Tet used digital platforms such as SoundCloud and Twitter for music distribution and social network presence.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The European Commission has launched an investigation into major platforms, including Snapchat, Twitter, and TikTok, regarding safety failures.Some support1 report
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A Pittsburgh grocery store owner used social media to warn customers about increased ICE activity in the neighborhood.Some support1 report
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Elon Musk made statements regarding his role in creating the electric car industry, the state of social media, and wealth hoarding's effect on Social Security.Well supported4 reports
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Multiple legal and regulatory actions are underway, including SEC oversight of Twitter, data center pollution lawsuits, and Tesla autopilot claims.Some support2 reports
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Grok is built directly into the platform, which is controlled by Elon Musk.Some support1 report
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Online platforms are being used for high-profile recipient posts involving Twitter and Toby Young.Some support1 report
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Multiple tech developments occurred, including OnePlus targeting NA/Europe, Microsoft rolling out Copilot on Apple, and Bluesky offering an alternative to Twitter.Some support1 report
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Rumors circulated on social media regarding Keanu Reeves' death, which trended on Twitter and was mentioned in birthday roundups by Global News and the Associated Press.Some support1 report
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Twitter and YouTube are being used alongside other platforms to spread messages.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Internet platforms are being used for public fury and targets, involving Twitter and Stanley Fish.Some support1 report
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Competitors are challenging X's market share, indicating a shift in the competitive landscape around the platform.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A discussion involving Stowe Boyd, Chris Messina, and RobWords about the origins of the term 'hashtag' and the use of the pound sign on social media platforms like Twitter.Some support1 report
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McDonald made a disclosure on X (Twitter), while the supply of RLUSD was reported to be growing on the Ethereum network.Some support1 report
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The Nigerian Army is under increasing attack from cybercriminals while using an X account for public relations updates.Some support1 report
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The use of social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram for information sharing during the flash flood crisis in Nepal.Some support1 report
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RSSB is using X (Twitter) for official announcements in Rajasthan.Some support1 report
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A marriage took place in Marlborough between two social media sharing platforms, involving Mary Morse and James Maynard.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Dolly Parton used Twitter on August 1, 2026, to suggest a potential collaboration.Some support1 report
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On November 5, 2020, Twitter began moderating posts made by President Donald Trump.Some support2 reports
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Information flows from Truth Social to Twitter and TikTok via API, demonstrating how platforms are used in political discourse.Some support1 report
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On August 25, 2026, various topics were covered, including AI business models, calls for corporate tax changes via X, and a recall of the 1999 Broadcast.com acquisition.Some support2 reports
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Parler launched as a conservative alternative to Twitter in August 2026, utilizing Amazon for hosting services and facing requests for FBI investigation.Some support2 reports
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WPXI, a Pittsburgh broadcaster, is using Twitter for promotional social media presence.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Broadcaster mbs used social media for promotion on August 18.Some support1 report
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Andre Oboler testified regarding platform issues under Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Senator Josh Hawley criticized the unchecked power of major tech companies, including Google and Twitter, regarding free speech and censorship.Well supported4 reports
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Google is changing its content strategy, answering user questions directly instead of linking to external articles.Some support1 report
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In 2014, Narendra Modi surpassed the White House on Twitter and became highly followed on social media.Some support1 report
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A platform is utilizing NYC billboards and financial district visibility, alongside social media amplification on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Wildfires affect ecosystems in both North America and Europe. Platforms compete for user attention and information flow.Some support1 report
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Elon Musk is now running the social media platform, and Sunny Hundal has used the blog to question the structure of capitalism.Some support1 report
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Dunkin’ is utilizing Instagram broadcast channels and Twitter to run promotional campaigns.Some support1 report
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An analyst is utilizing Twitter, Telegram, and YouTube as platforms for market analysis, extra calls, and daily signals.Some support2 reports
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Jill Lepore discussed state replacement in the US on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, relating to Musk's views.Some support1 report
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Police have begun using the platform X (formerly Twitter) to issue statements regarding an incident that took place in the town of Holbæk.Some support1 report
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An entrepreneur started consulting while Twitter was new, and a Procter & Gamble program provided credibility.Some support1 report
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A social media incident involving Instagram, CNN, and Twitter became a focus of the news cycle as users debated narrative validity.Some support1 report
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Elon Musk faces a Manhattan lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosure and changes Twitter's name to integrate it into SpaceX.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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A social media platform hosts content specifically targeting the Prime Minister.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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A misleading graphic was shared on the X platform targeting Shehbaz Sharif.Some support1 report
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Nicki Minaj began using X (Twitter) to offer paid subscription content.Some support1 report
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Platforms like Twitter and Quora were used for discussions regarding bicycle invention in 2019.Some support1 report
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Kofi Kingston announced his independent status using social media on August 3, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Twitter is implementing a new information moderation system, involving the Birdwatch program.Some support1 report
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Housing market correction affects capital cities, with auctioneers using social media for expert commentary.Some support6 reports
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The head of state is facing online abuse, prompting the Indian government to enforce platform cooperation under national law.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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Around Twitter this week
News at the entities that move Twitter most-
Elon Musk StructuralA discussion regarding universal high income support and cost of living issues took place in New York City involving Elon Musk.Moves Twitter
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XAI StructuralThe DOJ is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against XAI over pollution related to its data center in Memphis.Moves Twitter
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New York StructuralState data drives calls for stronger regulations regarding the use of data in New York.Moves Twitter
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Tesla StructuralNio Inc. and Tesla are facing market headwinds, while Geely has acquired a minority stake in Nio's power unit.Moves Twitter
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New Delhi StructuralAchal Agarwal spoke at a conference in New Delhi on August 1, 2026.Moves Twitter
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European Commission StructuralA European Commission summit focused on strategic cooperation, minerals, and pivoting away from the United States toward the EU.Moves Twitter
Connections
The 40 strongest of 420, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
XAI Structural
xAI owns Twitter (X), establishing a structural relationship where the company's operations are governed by the owner.
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Elon Musk Structural
Elon Musk acquired and maintains operational control and ownership over the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
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New York Structural
New York state law mandates content disclosure and moderation policies for Twitter, which the company is currently challenging.
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Tesla Structural
Tesla successfully acquired Twitter (X), and the platform is currently being used for company operations and announcements.
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Jack Dorsey Structural
Jack Dorsey was a co-founder and former CEO of Twitter.
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New Delhi Structural
Twitter's operations are subject to formal oversight, including investigations and content moderation requests, from the authorities in New Delhi.
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Kimberly Clark Transactional
Kimberly Clark served in senior executive capacities at Twitter during the relevant period.
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Interactive Brokers Operational
The two companies function as a partner platform enabling U.S. users to trade various assets.
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Cross River Bank Structural
Twitter's service functionality relies on the infrastructure provided by Cross River Bank.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump relies on X/Twitter for announcements and outreach, while the platform simultaneously moderates, regulates, and hosts his presence.
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Visa Inc. Operational
The two entities are engaged in a partnership where one leverages the other's infrastructure to offer a co-branded financial service.
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Mark Lynch Structural
Mark Lynch utilizes Twitter as a platform for his marketing activities.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Transactional
President Tinubu ordered the FCCPC to investigate the operations of Twitter.
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Meta Operational
The two companies are direct competitors in the digital advertising market, evidenced by product launches and shared operational scenario exercises.
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European Commission Structural
The European Commission regulates Twitter under the DSA, issuing fines and conducting investigations into content rules.
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Nigeria Operational
Twitter operates in the Nigerian market and is facing regulatory scrutiny from Nigerian authorities regarding content exploitation and market conduct.
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Hunter Biden Operational
Hunter Biden actively uses Twitter for commentary, while the platform also influences the visibility of his public narrative through moderation.
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Ireland Structural
Twitter maintains its EU headquarters in Ireland and is subject to regulatory oversight by Irish media regulators.
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Sprout Social Structural
Sprout Social relies on Twitter's platform functionality to manage and schedule social media posts.
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high court Structural
The high court exercises formal oversight, issuing binding orders that Twitter must comply with regarding content takedowns.
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Minnesota Structural
Minnesota state law applies to the operations and platforms of Twitter.
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Ofcom Structural
Twitter is subject to regulation by Ofcom regarding the enforcement of the Online Safety Act concerning user protection.
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Instagram Operational
Twitter and Instagram actively compete for users and content, and users utilize both platforms for news consumption and narrative debate.
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Wikipedia Structural
Twitter utilizes Wikipedia's content and structure for platform embedding and knowledge base functions.
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OpenAI Transactional
OpenAI faced a contract breach following Musk's acquisition of Twitter.
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Chuck Edwards Structural
Edwards used Twitter as the platform to announce his withdrawal from a reelection campaign.
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India Structural
Indian law mandates that the platform Twitter cooperate with the country's regulatory requirements regarding content.
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Sequoia Transactional
Sequoia contributed to the corporate action leading to the buyout of Twitter by Elon Musk.
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Stephen King Structural
Stephen King used the Twitter platform as the means to disseminate his views.
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TikTok Operational
The platforms actively compete for user attention and information flow in the digital media market.
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Narendra Modi Operational
Modi uses the platform for official broadcasts and warnings, while the platform simultaneously hosts public content targeting him.
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Chinese Communist Party Structural
The CCP leverages the Twitter/X platform as a critical operational tool for executing influence operations.
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Relay Therapeutics Operational
Relay Therapeutics actively uses Twitter as a platform for receiving and following updates.
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Pinterest Operational
Both companies operate as social media sharing platforms and are direct competitors in the market.
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Andre Oboler Operational
Andre Oboler provides expert testimony and tracks data regarding Twitter's platform issues and hate speech removal rates.
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Metro Operational
Metro utilizes Twitter as a platform for disseminating promotional updates.
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DHS Structural
DHS exercises regulatory power over Twitter by issuing subpoenas to compel the release of user data.
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Joash Amupitan Structural
Joash Amupitan utilizes Twitter (X) as the official platform for broadcasting and official activities.
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Simon Ekpa Operational
A utilizes the Twitter platform to encourage its followers to commit crimes.
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Myspace Operational
The relationship involves the functional influence of content, specifically memes and culture, originating on MySpace and being adopted by Twitter.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
18 events- In 2011, Google provided communication tools in Egypt, helping Egyptians use Twitter during the uprising against Hosni Mubarak.
- Erykah Badu, Spotify, and Twitter are involved in discussions regarding content visibility and artwork quality on social media platforms.
- AICWA used the Twitter platform to announce a tribute involving Mithu Mukherjee.
- A complex scenario involving road closures, technology, and political context links Oxford, Rishi Sunak, Antonio Conte, the Premier League, and Twitter.
- A company Mark Little was involved with sold to a Swedish audio streaming service. The company also had connections to Spotify Technology and Twitter.
- Both Twitter and TikTok amplified xenophobic narratives in South Africa on September 17, 2026.
- James Woods alleges that the Democratic National Committee targeted conservatives and that DNC allegedly directed Twitter censorship, leading him to offer to be a lead plaintiff in a suit.
- Twitter and Instagram were mentioned in 2017 as being part of a sock puppet network.
- Memes picked up from the MySpace platform.
- The European Commission has launched an investigation into major platforms, including Snapchat, Twitter, and TikTok, regarding safety failures.
- A Pittsburgh grocery store owner used social media to warn customers about increased ICE activity in the neighborhood.
- Grok is built directly into the platform, which is controlled by Elon Musk.
- Online platforms are being used for high-profile recipient posts involving Twitter and Toby Young.
- Multiple tech developments occurred, including OnePlus targeting NA/Europe, Microsoft rolling out Copilot on Apple, and Bluesky offering an alternative to Twitter.
- Rumors circulated on social media regarding Keanu Reeves' death, which trended on Twitter and was mentioned in birthday roundups by Global News and the Associated Press.
- Internet platforms are being used for public fury and targets, involving Twitter and Stanley Fish.
- A discussion involving Stowe Boyd, Chris Messina, and RobWords about the origins of the term 'hashtag' and the use of the pound sign on social media platforms like Twitter.
- McDonald made a disclosure on X (Twitter), while the supply of RLUSD was reported to be growing on the Ethereum network.
August 2026
29 events- Artists like Rihanna and Four Tet used digital platforms such as SoundCloud and Twitter for music distribution and social network presence.
- Competitors are challenging X's market share, indicating a shift in the competitive landscape around the platform.
- The Nigerian Army is under increasing attack from cybercriminals while using an X account for public relations updates.
- The use of social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram for information sharing during the flash flood crisis in Nepal.
- RSSB is using X (Twitter) for official announcements in Rajasthan.
- A marriage took place in Marlborough between two social media sharing platforms, involving Mary Morse and James Maynard.
- Dolly Parton used Twitter on August 1, 2026, to suggest a potential collaboration.
- On November 5, 2020, Twitter began moderating posts made by President Donald Trump.
- Information flows from Truth Social to Twitter and TikTok via API, demonstrating how platforms are used in political discourse.
- On August 25, 2026, various topics were covered, including AI business models, calls for corporate tax changes via X, and a recall of the 1999 Broadcast.com acquisition.
- Parler launched as a conservative alternative to Twitter in August 2026, utilizing Amazon for hosting services and facing requests for FBI investigation.
- WPXI, a Pittsburgh broadcaster, is using Twitter for promotional social media presence.
- Broadcaster mbs used social media for promotion on August 18.
- Google is changing its content strategy, answering user questions directly instead of linking to external articles.
- In 2014, Narendra Modi surpassed the White House on Twitter and became highly followed on social media.
- Wildfires affect ecosystems in both North America and Europe. Platforms compete for user attention and information flow.
- Elon Musk is now running the social media platform, and Sunny Hundal has used the blog to question the structure of capitalism.
- Dunkin’ is utilizing Instagram broadcast channels and Twitter to run promotional campaigns.
- An analyst is utilizing Twitter, Telegram, and YouTube as platforms for market analysis, extra calls, and daily signals.
- Jill Lepore discussed state replacement in the US on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, relating to Musk's views.
- Police have begun using the platform X (formerly Twitter) to issue statements regarding an incident that took place in the town of Holbæk.
- An entrepreneur started consulting while Twitter was new, and a Procter & Gamble program provided credibility.
- A social media incident involving Instagram, CNN, and Twitter became a focus of the news cycle as users debated narrative validity.
- A misleading graphic was shared on the X platform targeting Shehbaz Sharif.
- Nicki Minaj began using X (Twitter) to offer paid subscription content.
- Platforms like Twitter and Quora were used for discussions regarding bicycle invention in 2019.
- Kofi Kingston announced his independent status using social media on August 3, 2026.
- Twitter is implementing a new information moderation system, involving the Birdwatch program.
- Housing market correction affects capital cities, with auctioneers using social media for expert commentary.
July 2026
8 events- Elon Musk made a hostile bid to acquire Twitter on April 15, 2022.
- Multiple legal and regulatory actions are underway, including SEC oversight of Twitter, data center pollution lawsuits, and Tesla autopilot claims.
- Twitter and YouTube are being used alongside other platforms to spread messages.
- Andre Oboler testified regarding platform issues under Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter.
- Senator Josh Hawley criticized the unchecked power of major tech companies, including Google and Twitter, regarding free speech and censorship.
- Elon Musk faces a Manhattan lawsuit over Twitter stock disclosure and changes Twitter's name to integrate it into SpaceX.
- A social media platform hosts content specifically targeting the Prime Minister.
- The head of state is facing online abuse, prompting the Indian government to enforce platform cooperation under national law.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- Law offices based in Los Angeles announce a lawsuit and use Twitter for updates.
- SpaceX is considering entering the mobile market against carriers and absorbed xAI, while Starlink remains a profitable unit.
- Elon Musk faces criticism and regulatory scrutiny from bodies like Ofcom regarding the content and potential incitement of Grok, the AI chatbot of the X platform.
- Elon Musk made statements regarding his role in creating the electric car industry, the state of social media, and wealth hoarding's effect on Social Security.
- A platform is utilizing NYC billboards and financial district visibility, alongside social media amplification on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.