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Hate speech on X spiked 50% after Musk takeover: Study

Hate speech on X spiked 50% after Musk takeover: Study

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

A new analysis has shown that hate speech on the social media platform 'X' spiked by almost 50 percent in the months following Elon Musk's purchase, compared to the months prior. Researchers found that the number of bot and bot-like accounts did not decline during Musk's tenure as CEO, until June 2023. The study, published in PLOS One, also revealed a heightened engagement with hate-related content, with about a 70 percent increase in the average number of 'likes' on such posts.

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow competitors despite the widespread scrutiny outside of the Paralympic village in France.

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris 2024 organisers on Friday inaugurated the 'Pride House' of the upcoming Olympics

'Acceptance of LGBTQIA+ is like Vande Bharat Express'

'Acceptance of LGBTQIA+ is like Vande Bharat Express'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'As it happens in any society, when progress happens, hate also comes out.' 'There is always a bit of a risk and possibility of rejection, particularly by an orthodox section of society.'

'We've been on the receiving end of violence'

'We've been on the receiving end of violence'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Especially at the hands of men.'

Adults can now learn about sex from 'pleasure professionals'!

Adults can now learn about sex from 'pleasure professionals'!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Where porn meets sex education.