Elon Musk hints at potential payment system for X (formerly Twitter) to counter bots, addressing antisemitism concerns, considering lower-tier pricing, and emphasizing on free speech.
Elon Musk suggests a payment system for access to X, formerly Twitter, to combat bots and fake accounts.
This idea for a small monthly fee arose during a discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The proposed payment system aims to deter bots effectively by raising their cost for operating them.
X Premium, an existing subscription service, offers enhanced features for paid users like longer posts & increased visibility.
Musk considers introducing lower-tier pricing options to encourage user participation. Would this work?
Placing X behind a paywall may risk losing a significant user base and affect advertising revenue.
Musk addresses concerns about antisemitism on X, pledging to combat hate speech while upholding free speech.
The conversation with Netanyahu emphasized the challenge of balancing free speech & content moderation.
Musk's long-term plan involves monetizing X, turning it into an "everything app" like China's WeChat.