X Is Testing $1 Annual Fee in New Zealand, Philippines to Fight Spam
New Zealand,Philippines,Technology
Xβs Not A Bot subscription model requires new accounts on the web in New Zealand and the Philippines to pay to do key functions. X will start charging some new users a minimum annual fee to interact with the platform, a move that owner Elon Musk said will combat fake and spam accounts. The platform formerly known as Twitter started testing the new subscription model, called Not A Bot, on Tuesday for users creating new accounts on the web in New Zealand and the Philippines, according to a blog post...
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Jensen Huang's Reported Ties to Suspected Chinese Spy Draw Scrutiny Over National Security
November 12th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns
November 11th, 2026
Story of the Week
Jensen Huang Resigns from Nvidia
AllSides
November 12th, 2026
Recommended Reading
Can Technology Help Repair Our Divided Democracy?
John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
October 19th, 2026