Twitter delays new payment plan for verified accounts until after the US election

The decision comes after Musk faced widespread public backlash, as the move could make it difficult to distinguish between real users and those pretending to be celebrities and politicians.

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social network Twitter I decided to postpone the launch of the new payment plan for verified accounts until later Midterm elections in the United Statesas CNN learned.

The decision to postpone the proposed job by the new owner of the company, Elon MuskIt comes after it faced widespread public backlash, as the initiative could make it more difficult to distinguish between real users and those pretending to be celebrities and politicians.

The Twitter checkmark has long been used to confirm the authenticity of government officials, dignitaries and journalists The procedure had succumbed to criticismEspecially because of concerns about its impact on the US elections.

However, the change in the payment plan launch date happens a day after the platform releases an updated version of its iOS app – the mobile operating system. manzana– , which details that users who pay eight euros per month can access for a blue check mark.

More specifically, the app’s latest update was described in the Apple App Store as a new verification feature “just like the celebrities, companies, and politicians you already follow.”