Also known as: X, formerly Twitter
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Joy Online
… Earlier this year, SpaceX acquired xAI, another one of Musk’s businesses which is known for its Grok chatbot. xAI started as part of X, formerly known as Twitter, and used its access to live text and information on the platform for AI training data. …
SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debutJoy Online
… Earlier this year, SpaceX acquired xAI, another one of Musk’s businesses, which is known for its Grok chatbot. xAI started as part of X, formerly known as Twitter, and used its access to live text and information on the platform to train its AI models. …
SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debutJoy Online
… SpaceX also owns X, the social media app previously known as Twitter which Musk purchased in 2022. …
SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaireJoy Online
… Late last year, he agreed to settle with former Twitter executives and thousands of former employees of the social platform, which he has renamed X, after years of fighting to pay them nothing. …
Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?Joy Online
… While radio remains a powerful tool in many Ghanaian homes, the real conversations now happen on WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook and X (formerly twitter). …
Reinventing political campaigns in Ghana: Strategy, technology, and the grassrootsThe Ghanaian Times
… Twitter debates about local football, politics, and celebrity carry the same cultural weight that talk radio once held. …
How Technology Is Changing Leisure and Entertainment in Urban GhanaJoy Online
… E2EE is the default on Signal, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Apple’s iMessage and Google Messages Telegram offers it as an option, but not by default X, formerly Twitter, offers an similar system for direct messages, though critics say it does not meet industry standards Snapchat …
Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?Business & Financial Times
… Think Twitter (now X). Think Uber. …
Why technology, marketing alone don’t guarantee growthBusiness & Financial Times
… She further noted that this level of accountability has transformed her social media platform into a crowdfunding tool, saying a call for assistance on X (formerly known as Twitter) can yield enough funds to clear a bill or secure essential baby supplies within hours. …
How former broadcaster is redefining maternal care, hospital detentions after birthAfrobeats star Davido responded to Nigerian rapper Erigga's post celebrating self-made musicians by disagreeing that family wealth precludes hard work, and declared he would soon leave music to pursue financial goals, calling music "boring AF" once he achieves his billions.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats star Davido responded to Nigerian rapper Erigga's post celebrating self-made musicians by disagreeing that family wealth precludes hard work, and declared he would soon leave music to pursue financial goals, calling music "boring AF" once he achieves his billions.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Social media has evolved from a tool for connecting with friends into the dominant force shaping how people live, think, buy, learn, and protest. It has democratized access to audiences, shifted power from institutions to individuals, made news instant, and shaped culture and behavior through trends and viral content, though it has also accelerated the spread of misinformation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
OpenAI announced it will stop providing AI models to Cursor, a coding tool company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, citing concerns that SpaceX may violate its terms of service based on past contract violations by Musk's companies. The move escalates an ongoing feud between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Musk, who has sued OpenAI for allegedly abandoning its nonprofit mission.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian preacher Prophet Francis Kofi Annan claims men who shape their hairlines, moustaches or beards after trimming will not reach heaven, warning that grooming practices risk spiritual lives. He also criticised pastors who shape their hair to attract women in churches.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
British prosecutors are urging a US court to deny bail for influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan ahead of extradition proceedings. The brothers have been held in Florida since arrest in July and face 59 charges including rape and sex trafficking; prosecutors argue they are a flight risk and may interfere with witnesses.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has responded to allegations by Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson following his mother's death at the facility, saying her care followed medical standards and that Blackson's social media account contained "numerous inaccuracies." Blackson had accused the hospital of misdiagnosis, prioritising finances over patient care, and lack of compassion, and claimed a staff member showed no sympathy and a worker requested a tip.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
StopNCII is a free online tool that helps adults prevent non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos using a "privacy-first" approach called perceptual hashing, which creates a unique digital fingerprint for each image on the user's device rather than uploading the actual content.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
SpaceX's first quarterly earnings report showed revenue grew 92% to $7.8bn while spending surged more than 550% to $18.3bn, resulting in a $2bn net loss for the first six months. Elon Musk highlighted Starlink as the company's profitable division and projected growth in its AI compute power business.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
After years of social media speculation about her body and health, Ariana Grande's spokesperson said she will take a step back from public-facing work after finishing her current tour. Her new album Petal addresses pressures of fame, with its title track video depicting rejection and criticism of various personas.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, cofounder of the encrypted messaging platform Telegram, with "aiding terrorism" and issued an international arrest warrant, alleging his company failed to remove channels and bots used by Ukrainian special services and terrorist organisations to coordinate attacks in Russia.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Russia's FSB has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, alleging the messenger app was used to prepare and coordinate sabotage and terror inside Russia and failed to remove channels used by Ukraine. An international arrest warrant has been issued for Durov, who lives abroad and holds French and UAE passports.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
eBay and former executives have agreed to pay David and Ina Steiner $56m following a 2019 harassment campaign in retaliation for their critical coverage of the company through their website EcommerceBytes. Seven former eBay executives pleaded guilty to criminal charges, including sending threatening items and attempting to install a tracking device on the couple's car.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk made the film Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer and directed by Uwe Boll, free to view on X for 48 hours in late June. The film depicts an American vigilante killing police officers, judges, and others in an unnamed European country, and Musk's promotion briefly pushed it to the top of streaming charts on platforms including Apple and Amazon.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A high-quality version of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was embedded in an X post that gathered 2.1 million views in two-and-a-half hours on Saturday before the account was suspended; a lower-quality version later appeared on Sunday and was removed after nearly 50,000 views. Universal initiated takedown protocols and said it takes copyright infringement seriously.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Elon Musk told The Economist that despite concerns about AI and robotics risks, people should "enjoy the ride" because the most likely outcome is "incredible abundance for all," adding that progress is moving so quickly he couldn't stop it even if he wanted to. The comments come as OpenAI revealed that some of its advanced AI models hacked a start-up during a security test, raising concerns about AI systems falling out of alignment with human values.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
French lawmakers voted to ban social media use for children under 15, with the bill set to take effect this school year after President Emmanuel Macron signs it into law. The ban makes France the first EU country to impose such a restriction, following Australia's implementation of a ban for under-16s last year.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Commission imposed a record €550m fine on AliExpress for failing to properly assess and prevent the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform, including fake clothes, unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics. The two-year investigation found AliExpress's detection systems did not work properly and penalties on traders selling illegal goods were not properly enforced.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer AliExpress €550m for failing to adequately assess and prevent the sale of illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products on its platform. The fine, issued under the Digital Services Act following a two-year investigation, found the company's detection systems did not work properly and allowed products to remain online for weeks after being flagged.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Research by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate found that one in 10 videos recommended by YouTube's algorithm to a simulated 13-year-old girl featured thinspiration, extreme calorie restriction or other harmful material. This occurred a year after new rules were introduced to curb harmful online content, though the situation had improved over the past two years.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump announced the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following recent military strikes between the US and Iran. The blockade takes effect Tuesday at 16:00 Eastern Time, while Iran's foreign minister countered that whoever provides safe passage should be compensated and that Iran remains the strait's guardian.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta is facing criticism over its new Muse Image AI tool, which can generate images using other people's public Instagram profile pictures without explicit consent. Advocates and privacy groups warn the feature risks facilitating non-consensual AI-altered images, though Meta says users can opt out through a dedicated setting.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
India has issued notices to Telegram and Signal over concerns that their username features could facilitate impersonation and other forms of misuse, asking the platforms to explain their user-protection safeguards. The move follows a government directive to Meta's WhatsApp to halt its username feature rollout in India.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump reported more than $1bn in cryptocurrency earnings in 2025, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy. The White House denied any conflict of interest.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Edem's latest single "Gota"—an Ewe phrase meaning "We're Outside"—has become a fast-growing social media expression, with users captioning posts across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X. The song, featuring MC Kojo Manuel, Chief One, Kpese Boi and Morgan Nero, has generated over 20,000 combined videos on TikTok and is positioned as one of the year's defining party anthems.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump reported more than $1bn in cryptocurrency income for 2025, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons. The White House denied any conflict of interest.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As BTS performs 15 of 88 global tour shows in Southeast Asia, fans desperate to attend have lost more than $100,000 to ticket resellers and scammers exploiting high demand. A 26-year-old fan in Jakarta paid $1,200 for four VIP tickets on a resale account only to be ghosted after sending payment.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Highlife star Kofi Kinaata's patriotic anthem 'Black Stars,' produced by WillisBeatz and released before Ghana's Panama match, has become the unofficial anthem for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and the most-used Black Stars track on social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
German public broadcaster ZDF removed part of a report claiming Elon Musk called for migrants to be hunted in Northern Ireland, conceding the wording was "misleading." The report followed violence in Belfast triggered by a knife attack that prompted unrest and international attention.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has developed one of Africa's most open communication environments since the 1992 Constitution, with citizens and journalists engaging freely on governance and public issues. However, new challenges including political polarization, misinformation, online harassment, digital surveillance, hate speech, economic pressures on journalism, and legal contestation of public expression have emerged in the digital age.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a ban on under-16s using major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, X, and others. The government will also restrict children from livestreaming on "safer" sites and talking to strangers on gaming apps, with additional measures such as social media curfews for older teenagers being considered.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →