Malaysian Government Says X Removed Adult Content at Their Request
Malaysia’s Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching told Parliament on Monday that the country’s Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has worked with X to remove pornographic content from the platform formerly known as Twitter.
NCOSE CEO Repeats Factually Inaccurate Statements About Pornhub Moderation at Ted Cruz Event
NCOSE CEO Dawn Hawkins repeated factually inaccurate claims about Pornhub’s content moderation on Tuesday during a Capitol Hill press conference co-organized by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
X's Porn-Recognition AI Survives Illinois' Biometric Privacy Law Challenge
A lawsuit filed under Illinois’ unusual state law regulating biometric data collection has taken aim at an AI program used by X since 2015 to identify nudity and NSFW images.
X's Clarification of Adult Content Policy Triggers International Confusion
X’s recent clarification of its adult content policies has created confusion in countries with strict anti-porn laws, such as Indonesia, especially considering that X owner Elon Musk has stated that the limits of his “free speech absolutism” for the platform formerly known as Twitter are the laws of each country.
X Updates Adult Content Rules
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, updated its adult content rules over the weekend, aiming to clarify how NSFW content may be posted and viewed.
X Now Shadow-Banning Users for 'Potential' Sexual Content
X.com users have begun reporting instances of Elon Musk’s new shadow-ban transparency policy, under which accounts are flagged by the company without user input for “potentially” containing sensitive media.
X.com to Mine User Posts, Including Adult, for AI Training
X.com users who agree to the platform’s new Terms of Service, effective Sept. 28, are authorizing the company to use their public posts to train its AI and machine learning models.
Meta Debuts Twitter Competitor 'Threads,' Bans Female Nipples
Mere hours after Meta launched Twitter-competitor app Threads on Wednesday, the head of Instagram confirmed that female nipples and everything else considered “nudity” will not be allowed on the platform.
Ninth Circuit Refuses to Rehear Anti-Porn Lobby's Lawsuit Against Twitter
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday delivered another defeat to the NCOSE-sponsored lawsuit attempting to establish liability for Twitter over user-generated content, denying the plaintiffs a full rehearing.
Supreme Court Upholds Section 230 for Social Media Platforms
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Section 230, ruling in favor of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube/Google in two cases that were being closely watched by free speech and digital rights advocates.
French Government Admits New Adult Content Law Will Target Twitter Too
The French government has confirmed that the new bill it introduced on Wednesday to bypass the courts and force platforms to implement age verification will apply not only to specifically adult sites but also to any site that allows explicit content, including Twitter.
Appeals Court Upholds Section 230, Dismisses NCOSE-Sponsored Lawsuit Against Twitter
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit sponsored by anti-porn activists against Twitter over user-uploaded content, upholding Section 230.
Cam Show Marketing on Twitter vs. Snapchat
Tired of seeing your social media account notifications dwindle away? If you’re a cam model, it’s time to step up and take control of the conversation.
New EU Rules for 'Very Large' Platforms Raise Concerns for Adult Sector
The European Commission yesterday officially identified 19 major platforms and search engines to be targeted for compliance under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA).
Elevated X to Release Software Update Complying With Twitter Policy Change
Elevated X will release a software update for its website management platforms in response to a recent policy Twitter policy change on April 24.
German Police Ramp Up Plan to Eliminate All Explicit Content From Twitter
German police have been targeting and intimidating specific Twitter users who post or retweet explicit material, in an attempt to move forward local bureaucrat Tobias Schmid’s campaign to purge all open platforms of adult content.
Riley Reid's Phone, Twitter Account Taken Over by Malicious Hackers
Riley Reid’s phone and Twitter account were compromised Tuesday evening after malicious hackers took control of her phone number.
German Police Threaten Creators, Scholars for Posting Adult Content on Twitter
German police have been threatening adult content creators with criminal charges for posting explicit videos and images on Twitter.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on 2nd Content Moderation Case
The U.S. Supreme Court today heard oral arguments on the second of two important cases concerning online speech, content moderation and Section 230 protections.
Twitter 'Permanently Suspends' Pineapple Support Account
Twitter “permanently suspended” the Pineapple Support account over the weekend, the nonprofit’s founder, Leya Tanit, reported through her personal account.