twitter monetization

[ad_1] Influencers on X are monetizing misinformation about conflicts in the Middle East, leveraging the platform's contentious policies that researchers say prioritize engagement over accuracy. Since Elon Musk's turbulent 2022 acquisition of X, formerly Twitter, the site has restored thousands of once-banned accounts and introduced a paid verification system that critics say has boosted conspiracy theorists. X also rolled out an ad revenue-sharing program for verified users, who often peddle hateful and false information to profit from the platform. "Cynical pay-for-play controversialists today deliberately induce anger for engagement to game Musk's platform into giving them more visibility, and therefore more revenue for their views," Imran Ahmed, chief executive of the Center for Co...

[ad_1] This has been a big week for X (formerly known as Twitter). Apart from the big rebranding, Elon Musk's social media platform also made headlines after announcing he wants to turn X into ‘dark mode only', which he later reversed and agreed to add a non-default light version after users complained. Now, the microblogging platform has officially rolled out its ads revenue program for eligible creators globally, allowing them a chance to earn money through ad impressions on their tweets and on their profiles. This program will only be available to the verified users.In a tweet, the official handle of X said, “Today is the day: Ads Revenue Sharing is now live for eligible creators globally. Set up payouts from within Monetization to get paid for posting. We want X to be the best place...

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On Elon Musk’s X, influencers are minting money from misinformation