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New Brunswick Stops Using X For Communications
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New Brunswick announced on Feb. 5, 2026 that it will stop using X for routine government communications, Premier Susan Holt said on X and Facebook. Holt cited reports of harmful content and inadequate safeguards — including allegations that X's AI chatbot Grok produced deepfake sexual images — and noted the EU has opened a formal investigation. The province will use Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky instead.
Key Points
- 1Announces New Brunswick stops routine use of X for government communications effective February 2026.
- 2Cites reports of harmful content and Grok deepfake sexual images, saying safeguards have eroded trust.
- 3Adopts alternative platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky for outreach, affecting provincial public messaging practices.
Scoring Rationale
Provincial official action with credible sources and EU probe relevance, limited novelty and narrow geographic scope.
Sources
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