X's Solution to the Bots Issue
X is developing a new tool to help users identify real and fake accounts.
The "About this account" feature will display basic user details, including location, account age, and username changes.
X Head of Product Nikita Bier announced the feature, which will first appear on X staff profiles.
- Location
- Account age
- Username changes
The goal is to help users judge the trustworthiness of information sources and combat the spread of misinformation.
Musk has previously expressed concerns about bots distorting engagement numbers and making it difficult to determine the number of real users.
Author's summary: X introduces a new tool to combat fake accounts.