TECH - Experts Raise Alarm On Elon Musk's Proposal For X Paywall: 'Only Speed Up Deterioration Of A Platform In Chaos' | Benzinga
Elon Musk has proposed a paywall for the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. However, industry experts are expressing concerns over the viability of such a model, Business Insider reported.
Musk revealed his plans during a conversation with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He stated that the introduction of a “small monthly payment” for using X is the most effective solution he could think of to combat “vast armies of bots.”
Musk further shared that the company is considering a “lower-tier pricing” model, though details about the proposed payments’ nature and cost remain unclear.
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But experts are questioning Musk’s motives and the potential impact of these charges.
Social media expert Matt Navarra also expressed his doubts, stating that convincing users to pay ...