Hebrew Translations on X: How AI & Social Media Got It So Wrong

Hebrew Translations on X: How AI & Social Media Got It So Wrong

Key Takeaways: Hebrew translation on X was never disabled — the claim originated from a misleading screenshot involving Apple’s translation tool and a mixed-language post that confused X’s translator. Anti-Israel accounts amplified the falsehood, prompting X’s AI (Grok) to “hallucinate” the same lie after absorbing the viral misinformation. The incident shows how misinformation and monetized rage-bait spread online, underscoring the need to v…

How a Misfiring Data Tool Became the Latest Spark in X’s Economy of Outrage

When X introduced its new About This Account panel, the idea was simple. Users would see where an account was created and where it is based. The execution fell short. Data for older accounts proved unreliable. VPNs distorted readings. Travellers saw country codes jump without context. Before long, the creation-country field disappeared entirely after the … The post A Broken Tag on X Became the Latest Fuel for People Hunting for Political Enemies…