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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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X Drops, Then Returs New York Times' Verification Badge Following Controversy Over Israel-Gaza Report - American Faith
Elon Musk’s social media venture, X (previously known as Twitter), has taken a significant step by revoking the New York Times’ verified status, The Washington Post reported on Thursday. The change comes at a time when numerous false narratives are being spread regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict, some of which have even received Musk’s backing. Previously, the New York Times had reported an “Israeli Strike” being responsible for the destruction …
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right8Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Right
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C 23%
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