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X is giving blue checks to influential users (which is what blue checks were supposed to be all along)

TechCrunch · 1y ago

X is giving blue checks to influential users (which is what blue checks were supposed to be all along)

X is now granting blue checks to influential users with over 2500 verified followers or subscribers to their premium service. The move aims to distinguish genuine public figures from those who may have purchased a blue check. Previously, the blue check symbol indicated an influential user, helping to verify public figures and minimize the spread of misinformation. However, in recent times, it has become associated with a desire for attention or access to premium features. Elon Musk's recent announcement suggests a return to the original purpose of the blue check symbol.

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The EU Is Coming for X's Paid Blue Checks

Wired · 1y ago

The EU Is Coming for X's Paid Blue Checks

The European Union has accused social media network X, owned by Elon Musk, of allowing the abuse and deception of users through its paid-for blue checks. The EU states that this practice violates the Digital Services Act and threatens to fine the company unless changes are made. Blue checks were previously used to verify the identity of influential accounts, but Musk introduced a subscription model that allowed anyone to buy a blue tick. Despite some changes to the verification system, the EU claims that X's practices do not align with industry standards. This is the latest reprimand issued by the EU to big tech companies.

X introduces verification based on government ID for paid users

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

X introduces verification based on government ID for paid users

Elon Musk's X Corp has introduced government-ID-based verification checks for its premium users, aiming to tackle impersonation and provide added benefits. The verification process is currently available in several countries and will soon expand to include the European Union and the UK. X has teamed up with Israeli company Au10tix for identity verification. Users who participate in the ID verification may receive benefits like prioritized support, increased trust from other users, and easier access to obtaining a blue check mark. The feature is currently only available to individual users.

X is removing ability to hide checkmarks for premium users

TechCrunch · 1y ago

X is removing ability to hide checkmarks for premium users

Social network X, owned by Elon Musk, has announced that the feature allowing paid users to hide their checkmarks will be removed soon. There is no specific timeline provided for when this change will take effect. The feature was only available to premium subscribers and allowed them to hide their verification checkmark on their profile and posts. This comes after X recently introduced blue checkmarks for influential users with a certain number of verified followers. The social network seems to be refocusing its verification program on verifying notable individuals.

X is aiming to be the next hub for sports betting, report says

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

X is aiming to be the next hub for sports betting, report says

X has partnered with BetMGM to introduce a sports betting feature on its platform. The deal, announced just before Super Bowl LVIII, will allow users to place bets directly from their X account. The financial terms of the partnership remain undisclosed. BetMGM is owned by MGM Resorts International and is a competitor to platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel. The new feature will display sports gambling statistics on X, giving users a seamless experience.

Turbulence, controversies dog Elon Musk's first year as X owner

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Turbulence, controversies dog Elon Musk's first year as X owner

Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, now X, for $44 billion a year ago has been marked by controversies. Musk laid off over 80% of Twitter staff, including the Indian-origin CEO Parag Agrawal, and dissolved the trust and safety council. Twitter saw a surge in anti-semitic tweets since Musk took charge, and the European Commission has initiated an investigation into X over the spread of illegal content and disinformation. Verified users with Blue badges were found responsible for spreading most misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict on X. X has also dropped in global rankings, losing over half a billion user visits.

Elon Musk says X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk says X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs

Billionaire Elon Musk announced that long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions through his social network platform, X. The platform is set to launch a TV app for Amazon and Samsung users, offering features such as video and audio calling. Musk aims to compete with YouTube by providing a video-first platform. X has been partnering with influential personalities such as Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon to boost its advertiser retention. The move comes as X tries to regain credibility after facing controversies since Musk acquired it in 2022.

Help. I got my Twitter blue check back — and I don't know what to do.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Help. I got my Twitter blue check back — and I don't know what to do.

Recently, a Twitter user received a surprise notification informing them that they had been given a complimentary subscription to Twitter Premium, along with the reinstatement of their blue checkmark verification. This confused the user as the old blue check verification system was replaced by a paid system. While there is no official explanation for this, it is speculated that it may be related to a recent tweet from Elon Musk about free premium subscriptions for users with 2,500 paid subscribers. The user is unsure whether to hide the blue checkmark or embrace it, but they are grateful for the additional features of the premium subscription.

Update makes X available again to many in Brazil

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Update makes X available again to many in Brazil

Users in Brazil were able to access social media platform X despite a block order by the country's Supreme Court. X used third-party cloud services, allowing some Brazilian users to reach the platform without a virtual private network. The number of Brazilian users accessing X is unknown. The Supreme Court had ordered mobile and internet service providers to block the platform following a dispute between X owner Elon Musk and a Brazilian Justice. The national telecommunications agency is now working to comply with the court ruling and block access to X again.

Elon Musk's X now allows users to make audio and video calls for free.

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X now allows users to make audio and video calls for free.

Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has made video and phone calls available to all users without the need for a premium subscription or sharing their phone numbers. Previously restricted to X Premium users, this move is expected to rival Meta's WhatsApp. Users can now receive calls from accounts they follow or have interacted with via direct messaging. The feature was initially rolled out to iOS users with X Premium, but has now been extended to Android users as well.

Users flock to Threads as X suffers largest outage since Musk takeover

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Users flock to Threads as X suffers largest outage since Musk takeover

On Thursday morning, X experienced its most severe outage since Elon Musk took over last year. Over 90,000 users reported platform outages, with the majority coming from the X app. During the outage, there was a spike in Google searches for "Threads," indicating users were seeking an alternative. X has been losing users to Threads, which has quickly gained popularity with around 100 million monthly users in just three months. The reason for the outage is unknown, and X has not yet commented on the issue.

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