Twitter Implements Temporary Login Requirement, Blocking Unregistered Users from Viewing Tweets

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Elon Musk claims that the recent Twitter login requirement, which blocked access to tweets and profiles for unregistered visitors, is just a temporary emergency measure due to data pillaging that was degrading service for normal users. It is likely a response to web scrapers that pull data without using the official API. A Twitter software engineer also confirmed that the restriction is temporary and logged out access will be re-enabled in the near future. The decision to force visitors to login remains unclear, and no timeline has been provided for when the login requirement will be lifted.
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