Elon Musk’s X Introduces ‘About This Account’ Feature
X, formerly known as Twitter, has rolled out a new feature called ‘About This Account’ to tackle bots and fake profiles. Users can now view important details about an account, like its location and the number of times the username has changed. This transparency aims to make it easier for users to spot suspicious or misleading accounts. It’s an upgrade that puts accountability front and center—finally, a chance to see who’s behind those cryptic user handles!
How ‘About This Account’ Works
Just like similar features on platforms such as Instagram, the tool gives users insights into the account’s history and authenticity. This move is part of X’s ongoing battle against fake profiles and automated bots that clutter the social media landscape. If you’ve ever wondered whether the person messaging you is real or just another AI experiment gone rogue, this feature might just save your sanity—or at least your inbox.
It’s about time social media stepped up its game. Maybe now we’ll spend less time arguing with bots and more time enjoying real conversations. Or, at the very least, we’ll know exactly who—or what—we’re arguing with!
Sources: Economic Times