Published 10/20/2023 8:49:00 p.m.

New York Times loses verification on X after complaints from Elon Musk

Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, has removed the gold verified badge from The New York Times' account for the second time in a year, signaling his ongoing efforts to leverage the platform against news organizations he opposes.
X altered its verification system after Musk's acquisition, adopting a pay-for-play scheme that resulted in a 50% drop in website traffic for the Times from X links. Other news organizations, like The Washington Post, still retain their gold badges.
Musk's contentious relationship with the Times includes accusations of supporting genocide and slowing traffic to their site, creating confusion for users amidst a rise in misinformation about global conflicts.

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The Washington Post

Elon Musk’s X removes the New York Times’ verification badge

The gold badge was the only symbol distinguishing the Times’ 55-million-follower account from impostors amid two major global conflicts.

10/19/2023 7:56:09 p.m.

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Benzinga

Elon Musk's X Removes Verification Badge From New York Times' Account

10/20/2023 4:29:25 a.m.·New York, United States

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Washington Examiner

New York Times loses verification on X after complaints from Elon Musk

The New York Times is no longer a verified account on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

10/20/2023 3:48:59 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Fortune

Elon Musk's X/Twitter has stripped the New York Times’ of its gold verification badge

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10/20/2023 3:19:13 p.m.·New York, United States

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Twitchy

New York Times Verification Badge is GONE and People Think They Know Why

10/20/2023 3:00:54 p.m.·United States

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Outkick

Elon Musk Removes New York Times Golden Verification Badge On X

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10/20/2023 5:04:00 p.m.·Nashville, United States

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