Elon Musk is considering introducing a monthly subscription fee for X (formerly Twitter) users.
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This move aims to combat the proliferation of social media bots on the platform.
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Musk mentioned the possibility of a "small monthly payment" for all users during a discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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X already charges $8 per month for verified users, granting them access to special features like post editing.
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Organizations pay $1,000 per month for a verified subscription, with an extra $50 per month for each additional affiliate.
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Elon Musk acquired X in October 2022 for a total of $44 billion after initial complications in the purchase process.
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Under Musk's ownership, the platform has undergone significant changes, including a name change to X.
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Paid verified users on X can edit posts, upload 1080p videos, and create longer posts beyond the standard 240-character limit.
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Musk has introduced post view counts and set daily limits for posts, follows, and direct messages.
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There are hints of further transformation, with Musk considering turning X into an "everything app" and incorporating a payment feature.
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