X restores Taylor Swift search function after sexually explicit deepfakes went viral
Taylor Swift’s name was searchable on X as of Tuesday morning, after it was blocked over the weekend on the platform because of nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes of the singer.
Taylor Swift’s name was searchable on X as of Tuesday morning, after it was blocked over the weekend on the platform because of nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes of the singer.
A search for the pop sensation on X early Tuesday pulled up results as normal, with a flurry of tweets, most about her appearance at Sunday’s NFL game supporting the Kansas City Chiefs.
Since Saturday, Swift’s name could not be searched on X. Instead, the platform returned with the message “Something went wrong. Try reloading.”
“Search has been re-enabled and we will continue to be vigilant for any attempt to spread this content and will remove it if we find it,” Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, told The Associated Press.
However, when a user searches for “Taylor Swift AI,” the search results remain blocked.
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