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X will soon charge users 'a small monthly payment': Elon Musk
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk has announced that the online platform X may introduce a small monthly fee for users in order to combat bots. Musk highlighted that the current system facilitates the proliferation of bots amply due to their minimal cost, whereas a small fee would significantly increase their effective cost. The move aims to address concerns about online anti-Semitism and the use of bots to replicate and amplify it. Musk's comments came during a dialogue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Jack Dorsey's Bluesky usage surges after Elon Musk says will charge all X users
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The social media network Bluesky experienced a surge in new user sign-ups after Elon Musk announced that he will charge all X users a monthly fee. Following Musk's announcement, Bluesky's Android app saw half a million daily active users and its web traffic increased significantly. Bluesky received over 53,500 new signups - about 5% of its user base - in one day. Musk suggested that implementing a fee could help combat bots on the platform.
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Elon Musk Suggests Possible Subscription Model for X in Bid to Combat Bots
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk hinted at the introduction of a subscription model for his social network X during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move would combat bots on the platform, with Musk explaining that a small subscription fee would help address the issue. Although Musk didn't provide specific details about the cost or launch date, he mentioned that a subscription model could help combat the high effective cost of bots. X currently has 550 million monthly users, and Musk has previously considered putting the entire platform behind a paywall.
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Elon Musk says X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs
Economic Times
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1y ago
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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.
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X to prioritise informative and entertaining content in algorithm overhaul, announces Elon Musk | Mint
Livemint
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7m ago
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Elon Musk announced a significant update to the algorithm of X, formerly Twitter, prioritizing engaging and valuable content. The platform will promote informative and entertaining content while minimizing negative interactions. Users will soon have tools for greater control over their feeds, enhancing personalization. These changes align with Musk's vision of making X a hub for meaningful conversation. Details will be shared through X's engineering handle, sparking online debate about potential impacts.
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Elon Musk's X gears up to launch long-form videos on smart TVs
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk has revealed that long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs through his social network X. This comes after reports that X is set to launch a TV app for Amazon and Samsung users. Musk confirmed the news on Twitter, hinting at his ambition to compete with popular video-sharing platform YouTube. X has also introduced a new feature called "Articles," allowing users to share comprehensive content on the platform, including text, images, videos, and links. The platform aims to establish itself as a "video-first platform" and has been forming partnerships with prominent figures in the media industry.
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X agrees to pay Brazil fines, court orders finances unblocked
Economic Times
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10m ago
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- A Brazilian judge ordered the unblocking of Elon Musk's social media platform, X, in the country. - X agreed to pay over $5 million in fines to comply with the ruling. - The suspension of X in Brazil will be lifted following the payment of fines. - The judge also ordered Brazil's central bank to unblock X's bank accounts for the transfer and immediate payment of the fines. - The clash between the Brazilian court and Elon Musk has become a high-stakes tussle involving freedom of expression and corporate responsibility. - X had over 22 million users in Brazil before the ban and has started complying with the court's conditions for reactivation.
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Elon Musk plans to charge new X users, here's why
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk plans to implement a small fee for new users on the microblogging site X to combat the issue of bots. Musk believes that this fee will help prevent an influx of bots, as current AI technology can easily bypass CAPTCHA tests. He mentioned that after three months, new users will be able to post for free. The exact fee amount has not been disclosed yet, but in October 2023, X charged $1 per year for new unverified users in New Zealand and the Philippines. Musk has expressed his concerns about AI bots in the past and is actively taking steps to address the issue.
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Users flock to Threads as X suffers largest outage since Musk takeover
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
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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Turbulence, controversies dog Elon Musk's first year as X owner
Economic Times
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1y ago
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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.
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X is removing ability to hide checkmarks for premium users
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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