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Elon Musk announces a potential subscription model for X (formerly Twitter)
Mumbai: Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), has suggested that users may soon be required to pay a subscription fee for platform access. Musk alluded to the possibility of implementing a paywall to combat the proliferation of bot accounts, which has posed a significant challenge.
He stated, “We are moving towards implementing a small monthly fee for system usage.”
This revelation occurred during a meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tesla Motors in California. Currently, users are charged for accessing premium features on X, such as verification checkmarks for accounts. Introducing subscriptions may dissuade bot account creators from establishing new accounts.
However, Musk has not disclosed the exact cost of the new paid service or the special features it will offer. During the meeting with Netanyahu, Musk also addressed the issue of antisemitism that persists on the platform.
