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Coverage dated October 17, 2023

Musk's X to charge users in Philippines and New Zealand $1 to use platform

Headline from Delaware Public Media

It is unclear if the experimental fees will be applied to other parts of the world, but Musk argues it is the only way to stamp out the proliferation of bots on the site.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Musk to charge new X users $1 a year for basic account (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    New users in the Philippines and New Zealand are the first to be asked for an annual payment under the latest changes.

  2. Delaware Public Media

    Musk's X to charge users in Philippines and New Zealand $1 to use platform (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    It is unclear if the experimental fees will be applied to other parts of the world, but Musk argues it is the only way to stamp out the proliferation of bots on the site.

  3. Digital Journal

    Musk's X starts charging new users for basic features in two countries (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Under the trial new users in New Zealand and the Philippines will have to pay an annual fee for the ability to write on X.

  4. Fortune

    X will begin charging new users $1 a year (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    X owner Elon Musk has long floated the idea of charging users $1 for the platform. Now, the team is moving the idea into production.

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