Elon Musk's "Not-A-Bot" Fee: A $1 Anti-Spam Experiment

April 16, 2024
Elon Musk's "Not-A-Bot" Fee: A $1 Anti-Spam Experiment
  • Elon Musk plans to introduce a fee for new users on social media platform X to deter spam bots.

  • The 'Not-A-Bot' program requires a $1 fee for access to key social features, with a free trial period option.

  • Critics have voiced concerns, but Musk is focused on eliminating bot activity on the platform.

  • The policy signals a shift towards monetizing user interactions on social media.

  • Platform X is exploring Dogecoin payments after securing money transmitter licenses and already accepts Bitcoin for tipping.

  • Existing AI bot detection methods are failing, prompting the shift to a possible pay-to-play model.

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