X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has recently blocked searches for Taylor Swift due to sexually explicit AI-generated images of the singer circulating on the platform, according to an executive. It remains unknown if this blocking action is a new occurrence for X, which has faced criticism for its content moderation policies following the Elon Musk-led takeover in 2022. The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, expressed alarm over the fake images that had been viewed by millions, calling for social media companies to combat the spread of nonconsensual and misleading content featuring real individuals.

However, certain variations of Swift's name and related search words were still yielding results. Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, clarified that the blocking was a temporary measure taken with caution to prioritize user safety.