Elon Musk's X platform (formerly Twitter) removes premium requirement for visible blue verification checkmarks.

Elon Musk-led X platform (formerly Twitter) will no longer allow users to hide their blue verification checkmarks, which were previously a premium offering. The change aims to enhance user trust and engagement by making verification checks more visible, distinguishing genuine accounts from potential bot accounts. However, critics argue that the blue checkmark's value has been severely undermined due to its association with paid subscriptions.