X, previously referred to as Twitter, is testing a signup mannequin whereby new customers should both pay to turn into a verified enterprise account, choose into an X premium subscription, or pay a $1 annual charge to show they’re not a bot. The trial, which started on Oct. 17, is at the moment solely relevant to new customers in New Zealand and the Philippines.
The experiment, based on a submit on X’s assist middle, is known as “Not A Bot.” As its identify implies, its objective is reportedly to discourage bot exercise on the app by requiring all customers (who’re included within the check) to confirm their telephone quantity and fee technique.
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