Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has made a surprising move by reinstating complimentary blue checks for certain users, causing confusion on the platform. The blue checks, which used to signify verification for celebrities, politicians, and influential accounts, were altered after Musk acquired the platform for $44 billion in October 2022.
Previously, X began offering verification checks only to users who paid a monthly fee of $8, leading to the removal of badges from many prominent accounts. This change resulted in complaints, confusion, and an increase in fake accounts impersonating verified users.
