X to Combat Bot Problem by Showing More Info About Users
X is testing an 'about this account' feature showing origin, join date, and username changes to help users spot scams and fake profiles during a limited trial.
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X plans to show more information about user profiles to help improve trust
X is working on new transparency features to help users identify who they’re interacting with, such as account creation date, location, username change history, and how each account uses the service.
X to reveal your location and username history to curb fake engagement online
X is testing new features to display users’ country and username history on profiles, aiming to reduce scams and improve transparency. This move, led by head of product Nikita Bier, could change how users perceive authenticity on the platform. The update will be tested first on X team member profiles before wider rollout.
X to Display Country Information, Username History on User Profiles
X announced Tuesday it will begin testing new transparency features that display users’ country of origin and username change history on their profiles, a move aimed at combating misinformation and fake accounts. Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, said the company will pilot the feature next week on select employee profiles before a broader rollout. When you read content on X, you should be able to verify its authenticity. This is critical to ge…
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