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X to Test a Yearly Fee for Unverified Accounts
X to Test a Yearly Fee , for Unverified Accounts.
On Oct.
17, X announced a pilot program
called "Not a Bot," CNN reports.
The program will require new X users in
New Zealand and the Philippines to pay
a $1 yearly fee to use the platform.
The fee will only apply to new web accounts and
will be waived if users subscribe to the premium subscription service, which costs $3.99 per month.
.
Users can opt out of either fee, but will then only
be able to read posts, not interact with them.
Existing users will not be affected by the change.
According to X, the program is intended to "bolster our already successful efforts to reduce spam, manipulation
of our platform and bot activity, while balancing
platform accessibility with the small fee amount.".
However, some experts say that bad actors are willing to pay subscription fees to maintain inauthentic accounts.
Such entities could also pay to have an account verified and then let a bot run it, CNN reports.
Over the past week, X has been scrutinized for allegedly allowing misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war to be posted.
The platform says that it has reportedly removed "hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts.".
X CEO Linda Yaccarino said that "X is… addressing identified fake and manipulated content during this constantly evolving and shifting crisis," CNN reports
Three coastguard patrol ships, a plane and a navy vessel have been deployed by the Philippines to ensure the safety of around 100 activists and fishermen heading.. Sky News
Amidst escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has taken a decisive step, deploying ships to a disputed area where it alleges China is constructing an artificial island. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's office issued a statement confirming the deployment, emphasising the need to monitor what it termed as "supposed illegal activities" by China. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela corroborated these claims, citing evidence of small-scale reclamation at the Sabina Shoal, known as Escoda by Manila. Despite these assertions, the Chinese embassy in Manila has yet to respond, potentially exacerbating bilateral rifts. The Philippine national security adviser has even called for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an alleged leak regarding a phone conversation about the maritime dispute.
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On Tuesday, the Philippines lodged accusations against China's coast guard, alleging harassment and damage to one of its boats within a disputed section of the South China Sea. The Philippines rejected China's assertion that it had expelled two vessels from the contested shoal. According to the Philippine coast guard, its two vessels remained steadfast at the Scarborough Shoal, a significant focal point in the South China Sea dispute. However, one of the Philippine boats incurred damage due to the deployment of water cannons by two Chinese coast guard ships.
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New Zealand's Caroline Powell claims victory in the Badminton Horse Trials as Britain's William Fox-Pitt confirms this year's event be his last. BBC Sport
The body of an Israeli hostage who was captured by Hamas militants while on a cycling trip has been recovered from Gaza, the Israeli military has said. Sky News
Gaza's resistance against Israeli occupation continues into its 32nd week, with the people of Gaza and their defenders confronting a severely imbalanced and brutal conflict. Abu Obeida, spokesperson for Hamas' military wing, al-Qassam Brigades, emphasised the unwavering resolve and fierce defence mounted against Israeli forces.
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The Israeli military announced the recovery of three hostages' bodies—Itzhak Gelerenter, Amit Buskila, and Shani Louk—from Gaza during intense fighting with Hamas. These hostages were killed during the October 7 Hamas-led attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog expressed condolences, while a senior negotiator warned that expanding military operations in Rafah could hinder hostage negotiations.
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Centrist member of Israel's three-member war cabinet, Benny Ganz, threatened to resign if the government does not adopt his six-point plan for the Gaza operation by 8 June.
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