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Musk Unveils Controversial Fee Plan to Tackle Twitter's Bot Scourge

Apr 16, 2024 at 12:06 pm

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk plans to implement a fee for new users to tweet on his microblogging platform X to curb the ongoing spam problem. However, many argue that the new potential charges won’t prevent the onslaught of bots, claiming that the majority of bots and scam accounts were created years ago and that X staff are ineffective at terminating fake accounts.

Musk Unveils Controversial Fee Plan to Tackle Twitter's Bot Scourge

Elon Musk's Drastic Measure to Curb Twitter's Bot Infestation: Charges for New Users

In a bold attempt to stem the relentless tide of spam bots plaguing Twitter, billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has announced plans to impose a fee on new users who wish to tweet. While Musk maintains that this strategy is necessary to curb the scourge of bots, critics argue that it will prove ineffective and may even stifle user growth.

Musk's decision stems from his ongoing battle against bots since acquiring Twitter in October 2022. These automated accounts, often used to promote cryptocurrency scams, have become a major nuisance for users and a threat to the platform's integrity. Despite deploying CAPTCHA and other anti-bot measures, Musk acknowledges that current AI and "troll farms" have easily bypassed these safeguards.

The proposed fee for new users would apply to basic functions such as posting, replying, liking, and bookmarking. Musk believes that this modest charge would deter bot operators from creating new accounts and significantly reduce their ability to manipulate the platform.

"Unfortunately, a small fee for new user write access is the only way to curb the relentless onslaught of bots," Musk tweeted in response to a post by the 'X Daily News' account.

The announcement has sparked a heated debate among Twitter users. Supporters of Musk's plan, such as blockchain sleuth ZachXBT, argue that it will make it "1000X harder to manipulate the platform." However, critics argue that the fee will not prevent bots from operating entirely.

"There are hundreds of business verified scam accounts every week which scammers pay thousands of dollars for," ZachXBT pointed out, highlighting the existence of a thriving black market for verified accounts that could undermine Musk's plan.

Meta Mint team member "Roxo" expressed skepticism, suggesting that the problem lies not with new accounts but with X's lack of effort in terminating fake accounts.

Despite the concerns raised by critics, Musk remains resolute in his belief that the fee will be an effective deterrent. He has previously stated that the fee will not apply to accounts with a certain number of verified followers, in an attempt to ensure that genuine users are not penalized.

Twitter's ongoing struggle with bots reflects the wider challenge faced by social media platforms in combating spam and misinformation. While Musk's fee proposal may represent a novel approach, its efficacy remains uncertain. The true test will lie in its implementation and the platform's ability to adapt to the evolving tactics of bot operators.

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