X to Launch Smart Cashtags for Real-Time Crypto and Stock Prices Next Month

X says it will roll out Smart Cashtags next month, enabling real-time crypto and stock price tracking directly in posts—bringing market data into social conversations and advancing its Everything App strategy.
Malaysia and Indonesia Block X’s AI Chatbot Over Sexually Explicit Deepfake Abuse
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block X’s AI chatbot Grok over concerns about non-consensual sexually explicit deepfake images, citing risks to women, children, and public trust.
African Defense Tech Startup Raises $11.75 Million to Secure Critical Infrastructure

A Nigerian-founded defense technology startup has raised $11.75 million to deploy autonomous security systems across Africa, targeting infrastructure protection, border security, and counterterrorism.
Elon Musk Says X Will Open-Source Its Recommendation Algorithm Within Seven Days

Elon Musk has announced that X will make its recommendation and advertising algorithm open source within seven days, a move that could reshape transparency debates amid growing regulatory scrutiny in Europe.