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Coverage dated November 8, 2022

Twitter adds 'official' mark to some big verified accounts

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An employee said this label won't be available for purchase.

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  1. Wfmy News 2

    Twitter adds 'official' mark to some big verified accounts (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    An employee said this label won't be available for purchase.

  2. News West 9

    Some Twitter accounts will get 'official' label as Musk shakes up verification (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    Twitter will add a gray “official” label to some accounts after users expressed concern that allowing anyone to pay for a checkmark could lead to misinformation.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Twitter to add 'official' mark to verified big accounts (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray "official" label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner

  4. FOX Business

    Twitter adds 'official' labels to select verified accounts – then reverses course (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Twitter on Wednesday added gray "official" labels to high-profiled verified accounts, including for celebrities and media outlets. The decision was later reversed.

  5. Digital Journal

    Twitter unveils 'official' label for top accounts (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Twitter on Wednesday unveiled a new gray "official" label for certain accounts as it revamps the highly influential platform.

  6. The Guardian

    Twitter to offer ‘official’ label for select verified accounts (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Company executive says governments, companies, media outlets and public figures will receive label, which is not for sale

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