"X Reinstates Headlines in Link Previews, Reversing Musk's Controversial Decision"

Social media platform X, presumably Twitter, has reintroduced headlines in link previews on its web version, with plans to expand to other platforms. The change comes after the platform's owner, Elon Musk, initially removed all text from link previews to improve aesthetics, a decision that was met with criticism. The new format features headlines over the article image but omits preview text, which is seen as a compromise that still falls short of the previous, more informative design. The update aims to aid social media managers in post composition, aligning with Musk's preference for native long-form content on the app. The timeline for a complete rollout remains unspecified.
- Headlines Are Now Returning to Link Previews on X Social Media Today
- Elon Musk's X just made a major reversal by restoring news headlines in user posts after months of complaints Fortune
- X temporarily restored headlines to posts with links Axios
- X restores displaying headlines on news stories, reversing bizarre Elon Musk move New York Post
- X reverses course on headlines in article links – but just a little and maybe not The Register
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