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X Admits Lapse in India, Removes 3,500 Grok Posts and Deletes 600 Accounts Over Objectionable Content


Microblogging platform X acknowledged lapses in handling objectionable content generated by its AI chatbot Grok, removing around 3,500 posts and deleting over 600 accounts in India after concerns were raised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

International

Nepal Bans Facebook, X, YouTube, and 23 Other Social Media Platforms Over Registration Dispute


In a sweeping crackdown on online platforms, the Nepal government has banned 26 major social media services including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram for failing to register with national authorities. Critics say the move is aimed at silencing dissent and marks a dangerous erosion of digital freedom in the country.